India, March 27 -- justify;">A 37-year-old woman underwent a life-saving surgery worth around Rs.4 lakh without any upfront payment under Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, officials said on Wednesday, highlighting the scheme's role in enabling timely treatment in critical cases.

Sukhpal Kaur, a resident of Chandigarh, was admitted to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) after being diagnosed with aortic dissection, a serious cardiovascular condition requiring immediate surgical intervention.

According to doctors, the procedure needed urgent attention, and any delay could have significantly increased the risk. With her Sehat Card verified at the hospital, treatment was initiated without waiting for financ...