Patiala: A two-day Sehat Camp organised at the PRTC head office in Patiala on April 1 and 2 enrolled Punjab’s transport workers and their families under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), extending coverage to bus drivers, autorickshaw operators and taxi workers.Several individuals, including PRTC members and their families, enrolled during the camp and received Sehat Cards immediately. Each card enables cashless healthcare coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh per family per year.Minister of health and family welfare Dr Balbir Singh said, “Bringing transport workers under CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is an important step, as they are constantly on the move and often delay treatment. With this coverage, they and their families can now access care without hesitation, knowing that the system will support them when needed.”PRTC chairperson Harpal Juneja said, “Our transport workers play a critical role in keeping Punjab connected. Ensuring their health security is equally important. This camp simplifies access and allows them and their families to come under coverage without disrupting their work.”AAP Punjab general secretary and media in-charge Baltej Pannu said strong participation reflected growing confidence in the scheme among transport workers. He said, “For workers who have spent years without reliable health cover, this assurance bring key changes. It reflects a growing trust in the Bhagwant Mann govt’s commitment to making healthcare genuinely accessible.”The inclusion of transport workers expanded the scheme’s outreach to organised and semi-organised workforce groups under comprehensive health coverage.So far, over 30 lakh Sehat Cards have been issued, with over 50,000 residents enrolling daily across districts. The Punjab govt strengthened the programme with a Rs 2,000 crore allocation in the 2026–27 budget to enhance its reach and capacity.MSID:: 130002545 413 |
