Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Punjab to launch Rs 10-lakh medical cover
The Punjab government is starting a new healthcare plan called Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna.
This plan will give every family in Punjab up to Rs 10 lakh for medical treatment without any cost.
The government will pay for everything, and no one is allowed to charge money for making health cards.
People who try to cheat will be punished.
To get the health card, youth club volunteers will visit homes to give tokens.
People need to go to special centers with their token, Aadhaar card, and voter ID to get their health card for free.
This plan will help all 65 lakh families in Punjab.
Punjab government to launch Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna on January 22, providing Rs 10-lakh medical cover per family.
Entire cost of the scheme, including health card preparation and medical treatment, will be borne by the government.
Strict action taken against individuals charging for health cards, including suspension and FIRs.
Enrollment process involves door-to-door token distribution by youth club volunteers, with citizens needing Aadhaar and voter ID to get health cards.
Scheme aims to provide universal healthcare to all 65 lakh families in Punjab.
- Who
- Punjab government, Health Minister Balbir Singh
- What
- Launch of Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna providing Rs 10-lakh medical cover
- When
- January 22
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To ensure quality healthcare for every citizen without financial burden
- Scheme Name
- Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna
- Coverage Amount
- Rs 10 lakh per family
- Launch Date
- January 22
- Eligibility
- All 65 lakh families in Punjab with Aadhaar and voter ID
- Enrollment Process
- Door-to-door token distribution by youth club volunteers
- Required Documents
- Aadhaar card and voter ID
- Action Against Fraud
- Suspension, license cancellation, and FIRs for illegal charges