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.