<h1>Government Unveils Ayushman Bharat Initiatives: 1.5 Lakh Health Centres and World's Largest Health Protection Scheme.</h1> The government announced two major health initiatives under the Ayushman Bharat program as part of the 2018-19 budget. The first initiative involves the establishment of 1.5 lakh Health and Wellness Centres, with a budget allocation of Rs. 1200 crore, to provide comprehensive healthcare services, including free essential drugs and diagnostics. The second initiative is the National Health Protection Scheme, offering hospitalization coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family annually to over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families, making it the world's largest government-funded healthcare program. Additionally, 24 new government medical colleges will be established to improve medical education and healthcare accessibility.