AHMEDABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, currently on a visit to Gujarat, highlighted his state's achievements at a press conference here on Thursday.
Talking about the welfare initiatives introduced by the AAP government in Punjab, he highlighted the Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana, which provides up to Rs 10 lakh in free medical treatment to every family without any income-based conditions.
"Every family in Punjab receives free treatment up to Rs 10 lakh, and the only requirement is an Aadhaar card. There are no green or yellow cards or other conditions, ” he said.
Describing the financial hardships faced by families when a member falls ill, Mann said, “Often, one member’s illness can force a family to sell land or jewellery to pay for treatment. I know families where patients themselves say, ‘Do not treat me, otherwise everything we own will be spent on my treatment.’ Our scheme ensures that such expenses are covered by the government.”