India, May 5 -- A 65-year-old resident of Panwa village in Dasuya, Hoshiarpur district, has undergone a knee replacement surgery free of cost under the Punjab government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, according to officials and family members.

Kewal Kaur had reportedly been suffering from chronic knee pain for several years, which had significantly affected her mobility and daily activities. Family members said her condition had worsened over time, making it difficult for her to walk without assistance.

The surgery was conducted on April 17 at the Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Jalandhar. According to hospital sources, the procedure, which typically costs around Rs.1.5 lakh in private facilities, was covered under the schem...