Authors : Prerna; Aditya; Tamanna Goyal

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep755

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Abstract : Introduction: Ayushman Bharat is a major public health initiative of the Government of India aimed at improving access to affordable healthcare and reducing financial barriers to healthcare utilization. The expansion of its digital health services and initiatives for senior citizens highlights the importance of community awareness for effective utilization of available healthcare benefits. Assessing knowledge regarding these initiatives is particularly important among rural populations, where gaps in health information may affect service utilization.  Aim: This study was carried out to assess the awareness regarding the New Initiatives of Ayushman Bharat 2026 Among Rural Population in Greater Noida.  Method: A descriptive study was conducted among 50 participants residing in Achheja village Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Participants were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured interview schedule comprising 20 knowledge items related to the new initiatives of Ayushman Bharat 2026. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data, and the chi-square test was applied to determine the association between knowledge level and selected sociodemographic variables.

Keywords : Ayushman Bharat, Awareness, Rural Population, Senior Citizens, Health Education.

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