Chandigarh, July 2: The Bhagwant Mann administration has processed 6,138 cardiac procedures within a five-month span through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, delivering 64.82 crore rupees in cashless treatment. Data released by the State Health Agency reveals that angioplasty and diagnostic angiograms represent the second-largest financial allocation under the welfare program, trailing only behind knee replacement surgeries.
The structural design of the scheme allows empaneled hospitals to initiate immediate surgical protocols for heart attack victims. By bypassing traditional billing requirements at admission, the policy aims to eliminate the dangerous time gaps that occur when families attempt to pool emergency funds.
The real-world impact of this financial cushion is mirrored in the recovery of patients who otherwise faced prohibitive medical costs. Gurmeet Singh, a local farmer from Gurdaspur, described how the system stepped in when his 60-year-old mother, Harjinder Kaur, required an angioplasty, an angiogram, and a temporary pacemaker implantation at a hospital in Amritsar.
“Had it not been for the Sehat Card, I would not have been able to get my mother’s treatment done. The cost was beyond our means. Today, she is recovering because of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana,” Singh asserted.
Cardiologists across the region report that the program directly addresses the biological realities of heart trauma, where tissue damage escalates with every passing minute.
“Every minute of delay increases the risk of permanent heart damage. Cashless treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana allows doctors to begin treatment immediately instead of waiting for families to arrange money,” declared Dr Saurabh Sharma, Head of Cardiology at Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala.
Public health leaders state that the administrative framework has altered how families respond to sudden medical crises. Dr Balbir Singh, Health and Family Welfare Minister, maintained that the institutional shift is visible in emergency rooms statewide. “Cashless treatment has reduced hesitation among patients and their families during medical emergencies. More people are reaching hospitals in time, and doctors can start treatment without financial delays. This is helping save lives,” he said.
