Ayushman Bharat: PM Modi to visit Ranchi, launch world's biggest health scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the world’s biggest health scheme - Ayushman Bharat - from Ranchi on September 23, Chief Minister Raghubar Das said Thursday.

Making the announcement in a statement, Das expressed pride that the world’s biggest health scheme will be launched from Ranchi. Das is currently on a tour in China.

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Modi will also lay foundation stones for new medical colleges in Koderma and Chaibasa and construction of Tertiary Care Cancer Centre in Ranchi, the statement said.

Rebuilding of the Birsa Munda jail and converting it into Birsa Munda Museum and distribution of golden records (e-cards) among the beneficiaries are included in the Prime Minister’s programmes.

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