The Punjab government will provide residents holding Punjab Aadhaar and voter ID cards with health insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh. The scheme, named the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, is set to be officially launched on January 15 by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Most beneficiaries are expected to receive their health cards within three to four months.

Under this initiative, individuals can access cashless treatment at over 800 government and private hospitals across the state. In response to the recent deaths in Indore due to contaminated water, Punjab’s Health Minister expressed condolences to the affected families and emphasized that their treatment should be provided free of cost. The minister also criticized the handling of the situation in Indore, noting that the city had previously received the Clean City tag, making the current scenario alarming.

Regarding water safety in Punjab, the Health Minister stated that treated canal water is being supplied in areas where uranium contamination has been detected in groundwater, and drinking water is being sourced from neighbouring villages in regions facing scarcity. Chief Minister Mann approved the scheme, which aims to provide free, cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh to every family in Punjab. The registration process for the scheme is set to begin shortly, and the health department has been directed to finalize all arrangements.

Mann had first announced the state health insurance initiative in September, highlighting that every family would be eligible for cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh. Beneficiaries will receive a ‘CM Health Card,’ allowing them to access these benefits. Registration will start in Taran Taran and Barnala districts, where special health camps will be held for two to three days. The process will be straightforward, requiring Aadhaar, voter ID, or passport for registration. This scheme aims to ensure that all citizens of Punjab can access free and improved healthcare services.