Chandigarh, March 31
Punjab has already completed over 30 lakh Sehat Card enrollments, extending assured coverage to nearly half of Punjab’s population. The scale of enrollment reflects strong adoption across both urban and rural regions, with families actively registering to access benefits.
Stating this, Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh gas said, “With over 30 lakhs Sehat Cards already enrolled, Punjab is setting a new benchmark in public healthcare by ensuring to be the first state in India that is providing universal, cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh for every family. This is not only easing any financial barriers but also guaranteeing dignity, access, and timely care for every resident.”
This rapid expansion has been driven by extensive on-ground mobilization through Sehat camps across villages, mandis, schools, colleges, hospitals, factories, and community spaces. Continuous enrollment at Seva Kendras and Common Service Centres, supported by door-to-door outreach, has ensured accessibility across income groups and geographies.
As coverage expands, utilization trends underline the scheme’s real-world impact. Frequently availed treatments include dialysis, cardiac procedures such as angioplasty, orthopedic surgeries like knee replacements, cancer care, and emergency interventions including accident and animal bite cases.
The scheme’s reach spans generations and critical conditions. In Sri Muktsar Sahib, a 1-year-old child received timely pneumonia treatment, while in Moga, a 98-year-old woman accessed chemotherapy-related care. In another case, Sukhwinder Kaur from Manikpur underwent urgent stent placement for a serious heart condition, with costs estimated at ₹3-4 lakh, all covered under the scheme.
