Punjab Govt Enables 3,524 Free Eye Surgeries Worth Nearly ₹2 Crore Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana
City Air News
Jun 30, 2026 09:38
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Chandigarh, June 30, 2026: The Punjab Government is expanding access to quality eye care through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), enabling thousands of patients to undergo life-changing eye surgeries free of cost at government and empanelled private hospitals. The scheme is helping reduce treatment delays, improve access to specialised ophthalmic care and ease the financial burden on patients, particularly senior citizens.
Data under the scheme shows that 3,524 patients have received eye surgeries worth ₹1,98,68,890. Cataract surgery remains the most common procedure, reflecting its status as the leading cause of avoidable blindness among older adults.
The largest share of treatment comprised Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) with non-foldable intraocular lens (IOL), performed on 3,070 patients with claims amounting to ₹1,54,40,380. This accounted for over 87 per cent of all eye surgeries covered under the scheme.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said the expanded network of hospitals has made advanced eye care more accessible across the state. “By expanding services to empanelled private hospitals as well, we are ensuring that more patients receive timely surgery without financial burden. Early treatment can prevent avoidable vision loss and significantly improve quality of life,” he said.
