The initiative, launched under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann, is being positioned as a major step toward strengthening public healthcare access across Punjab. Officials said the ₹10-lakh health insurance coverage is designed to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses for families and ensure timely treatment in both government and empanelled private hospitals. Authorities claim that the scheme particularly targets economically vulnerable households that often delay treatment due to financial constraints.
Bhagwant Mann Government’s ₹10-Lakh Health Card Drive Gains Momentum
According to AAP Punjab leaders, registration camps are witnessing a strong turnout in urban as well as rural areas, reflecting growing public awareness about health security schemes. Local volunteers and administrative teams have been deployed to assist citizens with documentation, eligibility verification, and on-spot registration to simplify the process and avoid bureaucratic delays.
Health department officials stated that once enrolled
Health department officials stated that once enrolled, beneficiaries will be able to avail cashless treatment for a wide range of medical procedures, including surgeries and critical care services. They added that hospitals have been instructed to maintain transparency in admissions and billing, while grievance redressal systems are being strengthened to address complaints quickly.
Political observers note that the government is actively promoting the scheme at the grassroots level as part of its broader welfare outreach, while opposition parties continue to question implementation capacity and long-term funding sustainability. Despite the criticism, the administration maintains that expanding healthcare coverage remains a top governance priority and that additional camps will continue to be organised across districts in the coming weeks.
