India is at a demographic crossroads. With rising life expectancy and declining fertility rates, the country is steadily aging. Today, nearly six crore Indians are aged 70 and above and this number is expected to grow sharply over the next decade. Against this backdrop, the continued expansion of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) for senior citizens marks a significant and timely intervention in India’s healthcare journey.