India, July 29 -- Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has provided cashless treatment worth Rs.37.30 crore to 14,032 patients suffering from chronic lung diseases and other respiratory conditions in just over six months, according to data released by the State Health Agency (SHA).

The data, covering the period between January 8 and July 21, 2026, shows that adults and senior citizens accounted for more than 80% of all respiratory treatment cases under the scheme, indicating that chronic lung diseases are increasingly affecting the state's working-age population alongside the elderly.

According to the SHA, 14,032 patients received cashless treatment for chronic lung diseases, thoracic surgeries and respiratory care under the state g...