Ayushman Card: Aadhaar Mandatory, Fake Cards Banned; Free Treatment Rules Tightened

• Modi government tightens Ayushman Bharat Yojana rules to combat misuse and fake cards.
• Aadhaar-based e-KYC is now mandatory for all beneficiaries; new cards issued only with exact Aadhaar match.
• Adding new members to Ayushman Card is restricted to families eligible per the 2011 census.
• AI and automated software will detect suspicious cards; 61,932 cards are under investigation.
• Beneficiaries must complete KYC immediately, or risk suspension of benefits and removal from the list.

Why It Matters: Ayushman Card rules tightened with mandatory Aadhaar e-KYC and AI to curb fraud.