The Punjab government has enlisted ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activity) workers to boost enrollments for the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), with over 19,000 ASHA workers and 900 facilitators actively involved in villages across the state. These workers, each responsible for around 1,000 residents, are conducting door-to-door campaigns to raise awareness about the scheme and assist families in registering at Seva Kendras and Common Service Centres. This direct approach ensures that rural households are well-informed and supported through the enrollment process, resulting in nearly 10 lakh enrollments in the last 20 days alone.
The ASHA-led efforts have significantly accelerated the pace of health coverage expansion in Punjab, with a structured incentive system in place to motivate workers for successful enrollments. Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring healthcare access for all families in the state, with ASHA workers actively reaching out to households to facilitate enrollment. The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has seen a rapid increase in enrollments, with districts like Ludhiana, Patiala, and Jalandhar leading the way in both urban and rural areas.
Apart from boosting enrollments, the healthcare scheme has already delivered over two lakh treatments valued at Rs 300 crore, including a range of medical procedures such as cardiac care, dialysis, orthopedics, cancer treatment, and emergency interventions. The government’s allocation of Rs 2,000 crore in the Punjab Budget of 2026-27 underscores its commitment to expanding the scheme’s coverage. Through various outreach initiatives like camps, centers, and door-to-door campaigns, residents are encouraged to enroll for the Sehat Card and access cashless treatment benefits under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna.
