<div><br />''</div>''<div>Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of preparations for the launch of Ayushman Bharat at a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Monday.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The National Health Protection Scheme was announced in the recent Union Budget.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>At the meeting, Mr Modi was apprised of the work done so far, by top officials of Prime Minister's Office, Health Ministry and NITI Aayog, for smooth roll-out of the scheme.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The scheme will provide a cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family. It will be targeted to cover over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families. The beneficiaries will also be able to avail cashless benefits across the country.</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>&nbsp;The Prime Minister also reviewed preparations for delivering comprehensive primary health care through health and wellness centres.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>He urged officials to work towards a well-designed and targeted scheme, which delivers benefits to the poor and weaker sections of society.</div>