Nagpur Municipal Corporation will conduct a special PMJAY e-KYC campaign from August 1 to 15, 2026, to help eligible beneficiaries complete verification and access Ayushman Bharat health benefits.
NMC Announces Special PMJAY e-KYC Campaign
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) will launch a Special PMJAY e-KYC Campaign from August 1 to August 15, 2026, to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries complete their e-KYC verification under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).
The initiative aims to help eligible citizens access cashless healthcare benefits available under the Central Government’s flagship health insurance scheme.
The decision was taken during a review meeting chaired by NMC Commissioner Dr. Vipin, who directed officials to maximise outreach and complete the e-KYC process for as many beneficiaries as possible through coordinated efforts.
Senior Officials Review Campaign Preparations
The review meeting was attended by senior officials from the NMC Health Department, including:
- Additional Commissioner (City) Ankit
- Medical Health Officer Dr. Dipak Selokar
- Additional Medical Health Officer Dr. Narendra Bahirwar
- Epidemic Officer Dr. Govardhan Navkhare
- PMJAY coordinators
- Representatives from the Food and Civil Supplies Department
- CRC Centre representatives
Officials discussed strategies to ensure smooth implementation of the fortnight-long verification campaign across the city.
Over 3.14 Lakh Ayushman Cards Already Issued
According to the NMC Health Department, 3,14,200 eligible beneficiaries have already received their Ayushman Cards.
Since December 1, 2025, more than 2,68,575 beneficiaries have successfully completed their e-KYC verification, largely through the efforts of 1,157 ASHA workers.
The remaining eligible beneficiaries will be covered during the special campaign.
Multiple Centres to Assist Beneficiaries
To ensure wider participation, e-KYC assistance will be available through:
- ASHA workers
- Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs)
- Urban Health and Wellness Centres (UHWCs)
- Fair Price Shops
- CRC Centres
- Authorised PMJAY portal ID holders
The NMC has appealed to all eligible citizens to complete the verification process within the campaign period to avoid delays in availing healthcare benefits.
₹5 Lakh Cashless Health Cover
Under the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY and the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, eligible families are entitled to cashless treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per year.
The schemes cover 1,256 medical procedures and surgeries at government as well as empanelled private hospitals.
In addition, senior citizens aged 70 years and above are eligible for an additional health cover of ₹5 lakh, providing greater financial protection for medical treatment.
How to Complete PMJAY e-KYC
Beneficiaries can complete their e-KYC and generate an Ayushman Card through:
- The Ayushman App
- The official PMJAY Beneficiary Portal
The verification process requires:
- Aadhaar number
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number
After successful verification, beneficiaries can download and print their Ayushman Card for use at empanelled healthcare facilities.
Key Takeaways
- Nagpur Municipal Corporation will conduct a Special PMJAY e-KYC Campaign from August 1 to August 15, 2026.
- More than 3.14 lakh Ayushman Cards have already been distributed in Nagpur.
- Over 2.68 lakh beneficiaries have completed e-KYC since December 2025.
- Verification support will be available through ASHA workers, UPHCs, UHWCs, Fair Price Shops, CRC Centres and authorised portal operators.
- Eligible families can receive cashless treatment of up to ₹5 lakh annually, with an additional ₹5 lakh cover for senior citizens aged 70 years and above.
FAQs
When will the PMJAY e-KYC campaign be conducted in Nagpur?
The campaign will run from August 1 to August 15, 2026.
Why is the e-KYC campaign being organised?
The campaign aims to help all eligible beneficiaries complete their e-KYC verification so they can access healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY.
How many Ayushman Cards have been distributed in Nagpur?
According to the NMC Health Department, 3,14,200 eligible beneficiaries have already received Ayushman Cards.
Where can beneficiaries complete their e-KYC?
They can complete the process through ASHA workers, UPHCs, UHWCs, Fair Price Shops, CRC Centres, authorised PMJAY portal operators, the Ayushman App and the official PMJAY Beneficiary Portal.
What healthcare benefits are available under PMJAY?
Eligible families can avail cashless treatment of up to ₹5 lakh annually for 1,256 medical procedures and surgeries, while eligible senior citizens aged 70 years and above receive an additional ₹5 lakh health cover.
