Knowledge of beneficiaries about key features and eligibility criteria of Ayushman Bharat Yojana

Abstract

The study was conducted in Hisar district of Haryana. Two blocks from Hisar district i.e. Hisar-I and Hansi-I were randomly selected. Thus, a total of 180 beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat Yojana were selected by simple random sampling technique from six randomly selected villages (30 from each village). Data was collected with the help of a well-structured interview schedule. Most respondents were male, married, and between 38-59 years old, belonging to small nuclear families. Agriculture was the primary source of income, with many being landless or having marginal land holdings. The study revealed significant knowledge gaps among beneficiaries. 36.1 percent had a low level of knowledge about the scheme's key features, while 45.6 percent had a low level of knowledge about eligibility criteria. These findings highlight the need for increased awareness and education efforts to ensure beneficiaries can effectively access and utilize the scheme benefits.