Gujarat has reported 2.73 crore active Ayushman cards under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana–Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana (PMJAY-MA), with ₹7,235.49 crore sanctioned against 27.55 lakh claims over the past two years, the State Assembly was informed on Monday.
Responding to a query in the House, State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the scheme continues to witness strong enrolment and utilisation across the state.
“At present, 2.73 crore Ayushman cards are active in the state,” he said.
Sharing year-wise data, the Minister stated that in 2024–25, 25.24 lakh new Ayushman cards were issued. During the same period, 13.40 lakh claims were approved, amounting to ₹3,666.53 crore.
In 2025–26 so far, 31.78 lakh new cards have been sanctioned, while 14.15 lakh claims have been cleared, with ₹3,568.96 crore approved towards treatment expenses.
The Minister added that strict action is taken against hospitals found violating scheme guidelines or standard operating procedures. Over the past two years, 49 hospitals have been suspended, of which 29 continue to remain under suspension.
Citing a specific case, he said a penalty of ₹8.69 lakh was recovered from JCCC Hospital in Jamnagar. The doctor concerned was suspended from the scheme, and the matter was referred to the Medical Council.
In the state Budget, ₹3,472 crore has been allocated for PMJAY-MA. The government said it remains committed to strengthening access to quality healthcare and building a healthier society.
The scope of IVF treatment under the scheme has also been expanded. The Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC) in Ahmedabad will extend IVF facilities to Surat, Bhavnagar and Jamnagar.
As of November last year, 2,090 hospitals — including 1,132 government and 958 private facilities — are empanelled under PMJAY-MA in Gujarat. Beneficiaries can access treatment across 2,299 medical procedures, along with 50 specialised referral services.
