Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Punjab Launches Free Health Scheme
The Punjab government started a new health plan called 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna'.
This plan gives free medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh to every family in the state.
There is no income limit to use this plan.
Many hospitals, both government and private, are part of this plan.
Ministers in Punjab are helping people sign up for this plan.
They are going to villages and towns to make sure everyone knows about it.
The plan covers many types of treatments.
The government also said they will open more small clinics in villages to help people get healthcare easily.
However, some people are worried about how the government will pay for this plan because Punjab has a lot of debt.
The opposition party says the plan is not real and is just for show.
Punjab government launched 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna' offering free cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per family.
No income cap for eligibility, setting a new national benchmark.
Over 820 government and private hospitals empanelled under the scheme.
Ministers led registration drives across the state to accelerate enrolment.
The scheme covers 2,356 treatment packages, including orthopaedics, cardiology, and oncology.
- Who
- Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal
- What
- Launched 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna' for free cashless medical treatment
- When
- January 23
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To provide free healthcare to all families in the state
AAP Government
Opposition (SAD)
Coverage Amount
AAP Government
The scheme provides Rs 10 lakh coverage per family, with Rs 1 lakh from the Centre and Rs 9 lakh from the state.
Opposition (SAD)
The scheme only provides Rs 1 lakh coverage per family, with the rest being a publicity gimmick.
Scheme Implementation
AAP Government
The government is committed to implementing the scheme and has made a budgetary provision of Rs 1,200 crore.
Opposition (SAD)
The government lacks the financial resources and intention to implement the scheme effectively.
- Scheme Name
- Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna
- Coverage
- Up to Rs 10 lakh per family
- Income Cap
- None
- Hospitals Empanelled
- 820 (government and private)
- Treatment Packages
- 2,356
- Families Covered
- 65 lakh (3 crore citizens)
- Mohalla Clinics Set Up
- 1,000 in 4 years
- Pind Clinics Planned
- 2,500 in next 4-5 months
- Budget Provision
- Rs 1,200 crore
- Debt
- Rs 4 lakh crore in 2025-26