Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) welcomed the decision of the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal to implement Ayushman Bharat and said the double-engine government will ensure seamless delivery of key Central schemes.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday (May 11, 2026) announced that the State will implement the Centre's flagship programme under which health insurance of up to ₹5 lakh is provided to each eligible household annually.