New Delhi, July 24 -- The Punjab government has spent Rs.20.22 crore on providing cashless treatment to 8,069 cancer patients under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, with more than half of the beneficiaries belonging to the 36-60 age group, according to data released by the State Health Agency (SHA), Punjab.

The government said the scheme seeks to ensure that financial constraints do not delay access to cancer treatment, one of the country's growing public health challenges. Data available till July 18, 2026, showed that June recorded the highest monthly number of beneficiaries since the scheme was launched.

According to the data, 4,285 beneficiaries treated under the scheme were aged between 36 and 60 years, making them the largest age cat...