New Delhi, April 23 -- Punjab's Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojna has crossed the 40 lakh registration mark within three months of rollout, signalling rapid adoption of the state's flagship healthcare scheme that offers up to Rs.10 lakh annual coverage per family. The expansion spans both cities and smaller towns, reflecting growing utilisation across demographic and geographic segments.

According to an official release dated April 23, the scheme is designed to address structural gaps in healthcare access, particularly those arising from high out-of-pocket expenditure. Historically, patients across Punjab delayed treatment, avoided diagnostic tests or discontinued medicines due to financial constraints, often leading to worsening health outcomes...