Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today formally inaugurated the Chief Minister’s Sehat Yojana at Vikas Bhawan in Mohali. Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal was also present at the event. The scheme is aimed at ensuring improved and accessible healthcare for the people of the state, so that no one is deprived of treatment due to lack of facilities.
Punjab CM launches Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana
Under the Chief Minister’s Health Scheme, around 6.5 million families in Punjab will be eligible for cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh. The scheme is expected to bring major relief to poor, middle-class, and even well-off families alike, ensuring that medical expenses no longer become a financial burden in times of illness.
Chief Minister Sehat Yojana: 9,000 camps to make health cards
The state government has made extensive preparations to implement the scheme. 9,000 special camps will be set up across Punjab to issue health cards to people. The Health Department has set a goal of issuing health cards to all eligible families within three months, ensuring that the benefits of the scheme are reaped without delay.
Punjab Health Scheme: Statement by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema termed the Chief Minister’s Health Scheme a historic initiative for the state. He said the assurance given by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is now being realized. Cheema added, “We hope no one falls ill, but if anyone—whether poor or rich, from any section of society—does fall sick, the Punjab government will take responsibility for their treatment expenses.”
CM Bhagwant Mann: Scheme came into effect from Jan 2026
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann approved the implementation of the Chief Minister’s Health Scheme from January 2026. This decision is considered a major and visionary step towards strengthening health security in the state. This scheme will provide a new impetus to universal health coverage in Punjab.
Arvind Kejriwal: Treatment amount doubled from before
Earlier, families in the state were entitled to healthcare coverage of up to ₹5 lakh. Under the Chief Minister’s Health Scheme, this limit has been doubled to ₹10 lakh, offering major relief to families who previously struggled with high medical costs for serious illnesses.
A key highlight of the scheme is that it has no income ceiling. Government employees, pensioners, and the general public are all eligible, ensuring that healthcare is no longer restricted to a particular group but is accessible to every Punjabi.
A new chapter in the health sector of Punjab
The Chief Minister’s Health Scheme is considered the beginning of a new chapter in Punjab’s healthcare sector. This scheme will not only provide financial security to people but also encourage them to seek timely and quality treatment. Overall, this scheme is a significant gift to the people of Punjab, which will make life easier for millions of families in the future.
Important information about the health scheme:
1. Free treatment up to Rs 10 lakh: Under this scheme, patients will not have to pay any money for treatment up to Rs 10 lakh.
2. No income requirements: There is no income limit or specific eligibility criteria to avail this facility.
3. Available in over 900 hospitals: Treatment can be availed in more than 900 hospitals including government and listed private hospitals.
4. Free treatment for many serious diseases: More than 23 diseases ranging from knee surgery to cancer will be treated free of cost.
5. Entire treatment at government expense: The government will bear all the expenses from hospitalization till complete recovery and return home.
6. Medicines are also available free of cost: All necessary medicines during treatment will also be arranged by the government.
