Ayushman Bharat Day is celebrated annually on which day?

Appeared in: BCCL kharkhanda Staff Nurse - 2015

Explanation

Ayushman Bharat Day is observed every year on April 30th.
This day marks the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, a flagship healthcare scheme by the Government of India, initiated in 2018.
The celebration aims to raise awareness about the scheme's objectives of providing universal health coverage to the nation's poor and vulnerable populations.

Option B: July 1 is celebrated as National Doctors' Day in India.
Option C: This date does not hold any specific, nationally recognized significance related to major health programs in India.
Option D: This date is not associated with Ayushman Bharat Day. The scheme itself was launched in 2018, but this specific date is not linked to its celebration.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain National Health Programmes in India: Ayushman Bharat Day as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses play a crucial role in educating patients and their families about their eligibility and the benefits of the PM-JAY scheme, facilitating access to cashless treatment.
At Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (formerly HWCs), Community Health Officers (CHOs), who are often nurses, are the primary providers of comprehensive healthcare, including screening, prevention, and management of common diseases.
What if? If a patient from a low-income family requires tertiary care but is unaware of PM-JAY, a nurse's intervention to check eligibility and guide them through the process can prevent catastrophic out-of-pocket expenditure and ensure timely treatment.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question from the domain of General Knowledge related to national health policies.
First, identify the core subject of the question: 'Ayushman Bharat Day'.
The question asks for a specific date ('which day').
Access your memory for important national dates, specifically those related to health programs in India.
Compare the recalled date with the given options to find the correct match.
If unsure, try to eliminate options. For instance, July 1 is widely known as National Doctors' Day, making it an incorrect choice for Ayushman Bharat Day.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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