Jan Arogya Abhiyaan by P.M. Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a ‘feel good’ speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort and it echoed the upbeat mood in the country on Wednesday. Usually, 15 August is a pretty stolid affair with the honour guard at the Amar Jyoti and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier being the high spot. The rest of it is relatively dreary.

The healthcare initiatives of the government will have a positive impact on 50 crore Indians," the prime minister said, announcing the scheme during his Independence Day speech. The ambitious Ayushman Bharat scheme also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan aims to provide a coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family annually, benefiting more than 10 crore poor families.