Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Benefits 3.79 Lakh Patients with ₹654 Crore in Cashless Treatments
3.79L patients avail ₹654-cr cashless treatments under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna: Punjab CM

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has provided cashless treatment to 3.79 lakh patients, totaling ₹654 crore. The scheme has issued 47.27 lakh health cards, covering 23.01 lakh families, with a focus on rural access.
- 01The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has facilitated cashless treatment worth ₹654 crore for 3.79 lakh patients in Punjab.
- 02Since its launch in January, 47.27 lakh health cards have been issued, benefiting 23.01 lakh families.
- 03The scheme has a higher issuance rate in rural areas, with 69% of cards distributed compared to 31% in urban areas.
- 04A total of 835 hospitals are empanelled under the scheme, including 223 government and 612 private hospitals.
- 05Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh reported that ₹86 lakh has been spent on treating over 3,000 patients with respiratory issues under this scheme.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted the success of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) during a review meeting, stating that the scheme has provided cashless treatments worth ₹654 crore to 3.79 lakh patients. Since its inception in January, 47.27 lakh health cards have been issued, covering 23.01 lakh families. The demographic breakdown shows that 51.5% of beneficiaries are women and 48.5% are men, with a significant focus on rural areas where 69% of the cards have been issued. To enhance accessibility, the government is developing a WhatsApp-based facility and a dedicated web portal for downloading e-cards, alongside a mobile app for registration. The scheme includes 835 empanelled hospitals, comprising 223 government and 612 private institutions, offering cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh per family annually. Additionally, Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh noted that nearly ₹86 lakh has been allocated for treating over 3,000 patients with respiratory ailments, including pneumonia and asthma, under this initiative.
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The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna significantly enhances healthcare access for Punjab residents, especially in rural areas, by providing substantial financial coverage for medical treatments.
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