BLS International has been awarded a contract by the Government of West Bengal, in collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA), to provide card approval services under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme.
As per the CNBC TV 18 news report, the company will work as one of the Card Approver Agencies under the programme.
The company's role will involve verifying and approving beneficiary applications submitted on the National Health Authority's digital platform.
This includes applications for Ayushman Bharat health cards and Ayushman Vay Vandana cards for eligible senior citizens aged 70 years and above. The approval process is part of the enrolment procedure before health cards are issued.
According to the company, the programme is expected to cover nearly 8.5 crore beneficiaries across West Bengal. The objective is to process applications submitted by eligible citizens under the two healthcare schemes.
The announcement did not specify how many applications BLS International is expected to handle or when the work will begin.
BLS International has not disclosed the financial value of the contract or its duration. The company also did not provide details on the payment structure or implementation timeline.
The announcement was limited to the scope of work and the expected beneficiary base under the programme.
BLS International provides technology-enabled citizen services across multiple sectors. Its operations include visa processing, passport services, consular support and e-governance projects.
The company has been involved in government service delivery programmes in India as well as overseas through digital and physical service networks.
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana is the Central Government's health insurance scheme for eligible families, providing hospitalisation benefits under defined coverage limits.
Ayushman Vay Vandana extends health coverage to eligible citizens aged 70 years and above through a separate enrolment process administered by the National Health Authority.
As of July 7, 2026, 1:25 pm, BLS International Services Ltd share price was trading at ₹248.70, down 0.52% from the previous closing price.
Under the contract, BLS International will verify and approve applications for two government healthcare schemes in West Bengal. The company has not disclosed the value or tenure of the assignment.
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Published on: Jul 7, 2026, 3:15 PM IST
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