Over 1.5 Lakh Health Cards Issued Under Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana in Jalandhar
The Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana has achieved significant momentum in Jalandhar, with authorities reporting the issuance of approximately 1,52,522 health cards in the district since February 1, 2026. This initiative, spearheaded by AAP leader Pawan Tinnu in collaboration with local officials, aims to provide comprehensive and affordable healthcare to all residents.
Scheme Benefits and Coverage
Under this scheme, eligible families can access cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh per year at government hospitals and empanelled private facilities. The coverage includes a wide array of medical services, such as:
- Major surgeries and cardiac procedures
- Orthopaedic operations and neurology treatments
- Urology treatments and critical care
- Cancer care, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy
- Kidney dialysis and hospitalisation expenses
Additionally, the scheme covers pre-hospitalisation costs for up to three days and post-hospitalisation expenses for up to 15 days. Maternal and new-born care, including delivery and neonatal procedures, is also included, ensuring holistic family health support.
Registration and Accessibility
To facilitate enrollment, the district administration has organised more than 410 health card camps at Common Service Centres (CSCs), civic health centres, and government hospitals. Residents can register online using their Aadhaar card and voter ID or visit designated centres with basic documents.
Dr Jaswinder Sahota, Deputy Medical Commissioner, emphasised, "The scheme has been designed to ensure inclusive healthcare coverage, bringing every category of residents irrespective of their socio-economic background under its ambit. Hence, residents should get themselves enrolled as health cards enable them to access quality healthcare services."
Upcoming Health Camps
The local administration has announced a series of upcoming camps across Jalandhar and nearby areas to further enhance accessibility. Key locations include:
- Jalandhar: Babu Labh Singh Nagar, various wards such as Ward No 5, 9, 19, 34 (Abadpura), and others.
- Shahkot: Villages like Taharpur, Raunt, Jalalpur Kalan, and Mandala Channa.
- Adampur: Bolina, Sanghwal, Ram Nagar, Mansurpur, and several other villages.
These camps are part of the state government's broader efforts to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all citizens, aligning with public health priorities.
