Pradhan Mantri Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana: Everything You Need to Know

The Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMASBY) is a new government health infrastructure project that was created to give people in India greater access to healthcare facilities. The national government originally announced it on February 1, 2021, during the Parliament's 2021-22 Budget session. The Union Cabinet later authorized it in September 2021, with a total budget of Rs 64,180 crore for the following six years. People from all throughout India will profit from the scheme.

Objectives Of PMASBY Scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMASBY) aims to fill gaps in public health infrastructure, especially in primary and critical care facilities, in both rural and urban areas. It also seeks to create an IT-enabled disease surveillance system by establishing a network of surveillance laboratories in metropolitan regions at the block, district, regional, and national levels.

The PMASBY programme also intends to improve 33 current public health units while also establishing 17 new public health units at entry points. This will assist the government in preventing, detecting, investigating, and combating disease outbreaks and public health situations more effectively. In addition, the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Facilities Mission intends to make better use of district hospital infrastructure, correct inequalities in medical college distribution, and enhance the availability of health professionals in India.

What Are The Benefits Of The PMASBY Scheme To The People?

The Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMASBY) would help Indian citizens in several ways:

1. The PMASBY programme will support about 17,788 existing rural health and wellness centers in ten high-priority states.
2. This project would also establish 11,024 health and wellness centers in urban areas throughout all states.
3. It would deliver critical care services through dedicated critical care hospital blocks in all Indian districts having a population of more than 5 lakh people.
4. In districts with populations of less than 5 lakh people, critical care services would be given on a referral basis.
5. Anyone covered by the public healthcare system in India will have access to a network of laboratories that will provide a wide variety of diagnostic services.
6. Under this project, an integrated health information system that connects all public health laboratories will be expanded to all Indian states and union territories.
7. Under the three phases of this project, 157 new medical colleges have been approved throughout the country. There are now 63 medical colleges in operation.
8. As part of the PMASBY initiative, frontline health professionals will be trained in order to establish a workforce capable of reacting to any public health emergency.

What Impact Will The PMASBY Scheme Have On The Country's Healthcare Infrastructure?

Under the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, the government will establish the following to expand India's healthcare infrastructure:

• One National Institute for One Health
• 4 National Virological Institutes
• 9 Level 3 Biosafety Laboratories
• WHO's Southeast Asia area has one regional research platform
• 5 Regional National Centers for Disease Control

Take Away

The Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana will vastly improve India's healthcare infrastructure. People in both rural and urban locations will have better access to healthcare services. Furthermore, the PMASBY initiative would expand the number of medical colleges available to medical students and help healthcare professionals to better prepare for future public health catastrophes.

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Disclaimer: This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.