3 Things cover image

3 Things

Ayushman Bharat, solution for weeds, and Vinesh Phogat creates history

Aug 7, 2024
Anonna Dutt, an expert on health policies, discusses the Ayushman Bharat scheme's expansion for seniors over 70 and its potential impact on healthcare access. Harish Damodaran, an agricultural specialist, introduces a breakthrough in wheat and rice farming, featuring new herbicide-tolerant crops that reduce reliance on flooding and stubble burning. The episode wraps up with the inspiring story of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, the first female wrestler from India to reach the Olympics finals, highlighting her historic journey and resilience.
25:20

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • The Ayushman Bharat scheme aims to expand healthcare access to all citizens over 70, potentially increasing government expenditures significantly.
  • Innovative herbicide-tolerant wheat and rice varieties are revolutionizing farming by reducing environmental impact and improving weed management efficiency.

Deep dives

Overview of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme

The Ayushman Bharat scheme is a health insurance initiative by the Indian government aimed primarily at covering the poorest 40% of the population. Recently, there has been a promise from the ruling party to extend this coverage to all citizens aged 70 and above, potentially increasing the number of beneficiaries significantly. Currently, the scheme primarily utilizes data from the 2011 social, economic, and caste census for beneficiary selection, though states can add more individuals based on their local databases. This expansion strategy could enhance healthcare access for the elderly, who often struggle to obtain insurance due to high premiums and inadequate coverage.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode