Punjab
Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana in Punjab
- 29 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Punjab Government has announced the launch of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, under which all residents of Punjab will be provided cashless medical treatment up to ₹10 lakh per family per year, making it one of the most comprehensive state-level health cover schemes in India.
Key Points
- Administered by: Punjab State Health Agency.
- Objective: To ensure universal access to quality healthcare and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for citizens.
- Beneficiaries: All bonafide residents of Punjab are eligible, with no income or socio-economic criteria.
- Beneficiaries will be verified using Aadhaar card and voter identity card.
- The scheme aims to cover around 65 lakh families, benefiting nearly 3 crore people.
- Healthcare Services Covered: The scheme covers secondary and tertiary healthcare, including major surgeries, ICU care, diagnostics and medicines.
- Treatment will be available in government and private hospitals within and outside Punjab.
- Financial Model: The operational model involves both insurance and state funding.
- Significance: Punjab becomes among the few Indian states offering universal cashless medical coverage without income restrictions.
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