Budget 2025: Govt extends Ayushman Bharat health cover to 1 Crore gig workers

The Budget 2025 announces that gig workers will now be eligible for healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). This move addresses gig workers' lack of income security and access to medical services, and recognizes their contribution to the economy.