Chandigarh, March 17: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to a healthy Punjab by dedicating ₹2,000 crore to the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna for the upcoming fiscal year. The program, which offers protection against the financial shock of serious illness, provides a ₹10 lakh health cover to nearly 3 crore citizens across the state.
The scheme’s reach has grown steadily, with treatment now available at more than 820 medical facilities. Government data shows that specialist care for orthopaedic procedures and accident-related injuries is now accessible through 2,300 specific medical packages. Chief Minister Mann stated that thousands of families who previously struggled with medical expenses are now able to access care without financial stress.
“Our aim is simple: every household in Punjab should have the confidence that quality healthcare will be available,” the Chief Minister declared. He noted that the appointment of over 1,500 new doctors has significantly strengthened the medical services available at state-run institutions.
To ensure the benefits reach the grassroots level, the government is utilizing youth club members to facilitate registration for the Sehat Card. Officials stated that residents can visit nearby Common Service Centres to avail of the cashless benefits, which are designed to ensure that medical urgency, rather than financial capacity, dictates the course of treatment.
