Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
The Punjab Government’s flagship Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is bringing a major transformation to the state’s healthcare sector, with more than 4.43 lakh patients receiving cashless medical treatment worth over ₹782.79 crore so far.
According to the latest figures released by the State Health Agency (SHA) Punjab up to June 23, the scheme has emerged as one of the state’s most impactful welfare initiatives, providing financial protection and quality healthcare services to thousands of families across Punjab.
Designed to offer cashless treatment at government and empanelled private hospitals, the scheme has significantly reduced out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for beneficiaries while improving access to medical services.
Patiala district has emerged as the leading beneficiary of the programme, recording the highest number of patients and expenditure under the scheme. A total of 52,672 patients in the district have availed treatment worth nearly ₹79.15 crore. Patiala is followed by Bathinda, where 30,813 patients received treatment costing ₹76.81 crore, while Ludhiana reported 44,227 beneficiaries with expenditure exceeding ₹60.54 crore.
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said the scheme has become a lifeline for families struggling with rising medical costs.
“Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is not just a welfare program; it is a commitment to ensuring that no family in Punjab is pushed into debt because of illness. Thousands of families have already received quality treatment without worrying about hospital bills,” he said.
The scheme’s impact is visible across the state. Districts such as Jalandhar (27,682 beneficiaries), Amritsar (20,503 beneficiaries) and SAS Nagar (Mohali) (20,085 beneficiaries) have recorded substantial participation, while smaller districts including Kapurthala and Malerkotla are also witnessing a steady rise in enrollment and utilization.
Officials said the growing reach of the scheme reflects increasing public awareness and the expanding network of empanelled hospitals. Beneficiaries from rural districts including Mansa, Sangrur, Hoshiarpur and Ferozepur have reported significant relief from the burden of healthcare expenses.
A 62-year-old farmer from Mansa, Gurmeet Singh, said the scheme helped him receive treatment that would otherwise have forced him to sell his land. Similar stories are emerging from several districts, highlighting the scheme’s role in improving healthcare accessibility for economically vulnerable families.
The State Health Agency data shows that 4,43,906 patients have benefited under the scheme so far, with total treatment expenditure reaching ₹782.79 crore, underscoring the Punjab Government’s efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and provide affordable medical care to all sections of society.
Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh reiterated that the government remains committed to expanding the scheme further and ensuring that every eligible resident of Punjab has access to quality healthcare without financial hardship.
