Cost of standard-of-care cancer treatment and financing gaps under AB PM-JAY in India

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Published: 12 Oct 2026
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Dr Abhishek Shankar - All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India

Dr Abhishek Shankar from AIIMS Delhi discusses the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), a vital Indian government scheme providing financial protection for cancer treatment.

This initiative addresses healthcare disparities, particularly for rural populations, by offering up to five lakh rupees per family for essential treatments.

He highlights that the scheme has significantly improved access to care for various cancers, bridging the gap for patients who previously faced insurmountable out-of-pocket expenses.