Cashless Emergency Heart Treatment Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Is Saving Lives Across Punjab, With More Than 6,000 Cardiac Procedures Performed in Just 5 Months

Chandigarh, July 1, 2026: When a resident of Malerkotla suffered a heart problem, he needed immediate treatment. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors performed a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), commonly known as angioplasty, along with a diagnostic angiogram.
PTCA is a life-saving procedure that opens blocked arteries and restores blood flow to the heart during a heart attack. Doctors say every minute matters because delaying treatment can permanently damage the heart and increase the risk of death. For many families, however, arranging money for emergency treatment often causes dangerous delays.
The Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is helping remove this barrier by providing cashless treatment for eligible families. For this Malerkotla resident, treatment worth ₹80,320 was covered under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. "It was a huge relief for both my family and me that the treatment was carried out on time and without financial stress. The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has made emergency care more accessible for people across Punjab," said the Malerkotla resident.
According to the State Health Agency (SHA), Punjab, more than 6,000 cardiac procedures have been performed under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana in the last five months. Most of these were PTCA procedures, allowing patients to receive treatment immediately without worrying about hospital bills. PTCA, inclusive of a diagnostic angiogram, is the second-highest expenditure category under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana at ₹64.82 crore, just behind knee replacement. It has benefited 6,138 patients across Punjab, ranking sixth by patient volume, with an average cost of ₹1,05,611 (about ₹1.06 lakh) per case. Individual treatment costs vary depending on clinical complexity.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said the scheme is improving access to emergency cardiac care across the state. "Cashless treatment has reduced hesitation among patients and their families during medical emergencies. More people are reaching hospitals in time, and doctors can start treatment without financial delays. This is helping save lives," he said.