India, March 14 -- In a move to expand access to affordable and free healthcare for citizens, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will empanel 20 hospitals and 47 outpatient departments (OPDs) under the integrated Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), officials said. The hospitals and OPDs to be empanelled include: Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Dr Naidu Infectious Disease Hospital, Late Jayabai Nanasaheb Sutar Maternity Home, Rajmata Jijau Maternity Hospital, Dr Kotnis Health Centre, Aundh Kuti Hospital, and (late) Malati Kachi Maternity Home among others.

The decision has been taken in line with the recommendations of the state health department. Following the decision, a m...