Overview

• Registration launched in Barnala and Tarn Taran through large public camps, with officials reporting 1,480 families enrolled on day one.
• The scheme promises cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per family with no income criteria, individual cards for members, and 2,000-plus packages covering most life‑saving procedures except cosmetic surgery.
• Beneficiaries can access care at all government facilities and more than 500 empanelled private hospitals across Punjab.
• Aadhaar and voter ID are required for signup, with simple ID-based registration available at camps and designated service centres such as Seva Kendras and CSCs.
• The Health Minister said Rs 930 crore has been allocated, the pilot will run about 8–12 days, and statewide rollout is planned next with the launch date indicated as October 2.