India, July 24 -- The Punjab government has spent Rs.20.22 crore on providing cashless cancer treatment to 8,069 patients under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, according to data released by the State Health Agency (SHA). More than half of the beneficiaries were between 36 and 60 years of age, while June recorded the highest number of cancer treatments under the scheme since its launch.

The figures, released till July 18, indicate that the scheme has supported thousands of patients by covering treatment costs at a time when cancer care often involves prolonged and expensive medical interventions. The state government said the initiative aims to ensure that financial hardship does not delay access to treatment.

Data shared by the Punjab gov...