India, March 19 -- justify;">A 98-year-old woman in Punjab's Moga district has received cashless cancer treatment under the state government's flagship healthcare initiative, highlighting efforts to expand access to medical care for vulnerable groups.

Mukhtiar Kaur, among the oldest beneficiaries of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, underwent specialised treatment including chemotherapy-related care, with all expenses covered under the scheme.

Officials said the availability of cashless treatment ensured that medical decisions were based on clinical need rather than financial constraints, particularly important in cases requiring sustained and closely monitored care.

The treatment involved advanced medication and supportive therapy as part ...