New Delhi, July 6 :BLS International, a trusted global AI & tech-enabled services partner for governments and diplomatic missions, has been awarded a contract by the Government of West Bengal, in collaboration with the National Health Authority, to serve as one of the Card Approver Agencies for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri–Jan Arogya Yojana and Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards.
Under the contract, BLS International will serve as one of the Card Approver Agencies responsible for verifying and approving beneficiary applications for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri–Jan Arogya Yojana and applications from senior citizens aged 70 years and above for Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards through the National Health Authority’s digital platform. The initiative is expected to cover approximately 8.5 crore beneficiaries across West Bengal, strengthening the delivery of health cards and improving access to government healthcare services for eligible citizens.
The Ayushman Bharat initiative is one of India’s largest public healthcare programmes, providing financial protection and access to quality healthcare for millions of citizens. Through this partnership, BLS International will contribute to expanding the reach of the scheme by leveraging its expertise in citizen service delivery, digital processes, and large-scale programme execution
Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director at BLS International, said,
“We are pleased to partner with the Government of West Bengal and the National Health Authority in supporting the implementation of Ayushman Bharat. This project reflects the confidence that government institutions continue to place in BLS International‘s capabilities to deliver citizen-centric services with efficiency and reliability. Our teams are committed to ensuring a smooth and transparent card approval process so that eligible beneficiaries can access healthcare benefits.”
With extensive experience in managing large public service programmes across India and internationally, BLS International remains committed to improving citizen access to essential government services. This contract further strengthens BLS International‘s growing presence in the healthcare and e-governance space, where the company continues to support government-led initiatives through technology-driven service delivery.