Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launched the Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana on July 8, 2025

Current Context: On July 8, 2025, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alongside AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, officially launched the Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) in Chandigarh—a landmark move in public healthcare.

Key Highlights:

• Coverage: ₹10 lakh annual cashless and paperless treatment per family
• Beneficiaries: All 65 lakh families in Punjab, including government employees, pensioners, and even residents outside the state3
• Hospitals: Treatment available in both government and empanelled private hospitals
• Diseases Covered: Over 2000 medical conditions, including heart disease, cancer, and kidney ailments
• Health Cards: MMSY cards issued using Aadhaar or Voter ID—no income proof or colored ration cards required
• Top-Up Benefit: Families already covered under AB-PMJAY or Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana will receive an additional ₹5 lakh coverage
• Card Distribution Begins: October 2, 2025, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti

Registration: Through camps, CSCs, and service centers across Punjab.

Question:

Q.1 What is the annual coverage limit per family under the Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY)?
a) ₹2 lakh
b) ₹5 lakh
c) ₹10 lakh
d) ₹15 lakh

Answer: c) The MMSY provides ₹10 lakh per family annually for cashless and paperless treatment. This is one of the key highlights of the scheme.