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West Bengal to launch Ayushman Bharat and free women bus rides from June 1
India
Published on 11 May 2026
Women get free bus travel alongside health cover
West Bengal is preparing to begin two major initiatives from June 1: the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat flagship health insurance scheme and a separate state push for free travel for women on government-run buses. The move, announced under the Suvendu Adhikari government, targets women’s welfare while extending access to affordable healthcare across the state.
- Ayushman Bharat will start in West Bengal from June 1
- Free travel for women will run on government-run buses
- Both initiatives are aimed at improving welfare and access
- Suvendu Adhikari government to roll out the measures on state day
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