This yojana was started in the year 2012 by the then Health Minister of Maharashtra with the name Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana which was later turned in to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana by the present central government of the country. The scheme was started earlier in 8 districts in 1st phase but was later expanded to 28.

Provisions [ edit] Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan is available to unorganized workers between 18 and 40 years of age. [2] Further, the monthly income of the worker should be below ₹15,000 (US$190). Under the scheme, the subscriber will receive a minimum assured pension of ₹3,000 (US$38) per month [3] after attaining the age of 60 years.