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AIIA–GIC MoU: Cashless Ayurveda Treatment Under 32 Insurers

12 February 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSAIIA–GIC MoU:Cashless AyurvedaTreatment Under 32Insurers12 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and the General Insurance Council (GIC) agreed in February 2026 to make eligible Ayurveda services cashless for insured patients.

Key facts

  • Applies to policies of 32 insurance companies, improving affordability of Ayush care.
  • A dedicated Ayush health insurance helpline, 1800-11-0008, answers beneficiary queries.

About the bodies

  • AIIA: apex institute under the Ministry of Ayush.
  • GIC: chaired by Tapan Kumar Singhel; apex body of general and health insurers.

Exam angle

  • Insurer count: 32.
  • GIC headquarters: Mumbai.

Test yourself

1. With which body did the All India Institute of Ayurveda sign an MoU for cashless Ayurveda treatment?

AIIA signed the MoU with the General Insurance Council.

2. Under policies of how many insurance companies will cashless Ayurveda treatment be available under the AIIA–GIC MoU?

The MoU covers policies issued by 32 insurers.

3. Where is the General Insurance Council headquartered?

GIC, set up in 2001, is headquartered in Mumbai.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 12 February 2026 (14 topics).

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