Government Schemes and Policy · 8 May 2026
100 Days Ayushman Student Coverage Mission to Expand Youth Health Coverage in Nagaland
Exam-focused facts from the 8 May 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Nagaland launched the ‘100 Days Ayushman Student Coverage Mission’ to expand health coverage for its younger citizens.
- The mission is being implemented from May to August, led by the Nagaland Health Protection Society (NHPS) in collaboration with district administrations.
- Registration and Ayushman card generation camps will be conducted in selected educational institutions.
- Eligible students will be enrolled under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and the Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS).
- The initiative aims to strengthen student health security through universal registration and improved access to healthcare benefits.