The correct answer is: a) Free health insurance coverage to underprivileged families.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), also known as Ayushman Bharat, is a government-sponsored health insurance scheme in India. It was launched in 2018 and provides free health insurance coverage to over 100 million families (500 million people). The scheme covers a wide range of medical expenses, including hospitalization, surgery, and medicines.
The scheme is funded by the central government and is implemented by the state governments. It is a voluntary scheme, but the government has encouraged all eligible families to enroll.
The scheme has been widely praised for its potential to improve access to healthcare in India. It has also been criticized for its implementation, with some people alleging that it is not reaching the intended beneficiaries.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) is not correct because the scheme does not provide subsidized medicines.
- Option c) is not correct because the scheme does not provide free diagnostics and testing.
- Option d) is not correct because the scheme provides free health insurance coverage, not financial support for medical emergencies.