Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)
“Raised coverage to ₹5 lakh per family/year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization, covering bottom 40% vulnerable population (~55 crore citizens).”
Instituted in 2008 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to govern health insurance / universal healthcare. Aimed at addressing core governance challenges and structural priorities of its era.
Administered under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through federal coordination, state-level departments, and executive oversight mechanisms.
Low coverage ceiling (only ₹30,000 per BPL family), high out-of-pocket tertiary healthcare expenses, and restricted hospital networks.
Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
Official parliamentary records, ministry gazette notifications, and statutory review committee assessments concerning Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY).
What Should Be Retained, Redesigned, or Revived?
Status: Replaced. Replacement: Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Demonstrates the systemic lifecycle of public policy in India—highlighting how changes in state capacity, federal dynamics, and technological capability render legacy frameworks obsolete or require complete legislative overhaul.
Verified Administrative & Evaluation Sources
- Official Gazette of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Parliamentary Standing Committee Reports (2018)
- Law Commission of India & Ministry Transition Notes