PUNJAB BECOMES FIRST STATE IN THE COUNTRY TO PROVIDE CASHLESS TREATMENT OF UP TO ₹10 LAKH TO ALL ITS RESIDENTS AS CM AND KEJRIWAL LAUNCH MUKH MANTRI SEHAT BEEMA YOJNA

HERALD NEW ERA OF HEALTH REVOLUTION IN STATE

CM SLAMS TRADITIONAL PARTIES FOR IGNORING CORE ISSUES CONCERNING COMMON MAN

SAYS PM IS NOW EVEN SEEKING PROOF OF BIRTH FOR THE PEOPLE WHEREAS THIS SCHEME WILL BE TOTALLY FORMALITY LESS

REITERATES THAT THE ‘JARNAILS’ RESPONSIBLE FOR PYRES OF YOUTH WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THEIR SINS

Chandigarh, July 8:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday ushered new era of health revolution in state as with launch of Mukh Mantri Sehat Beema Yojna Punjab became first state in the country to provide cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh to all its residents

Addressing the gathering during the launch of Mukh Mantri Sehat Beema Yojna here today, the Chief Minister said that a number of families across the state are suffering from serious ailments but can’t afford to get quality treatment due to its high cost. He said that people just gave up because they have to either sell their land or house to get treatment for the diseases. Bhagwant Singh Mann bemoaned that this is because of the lackluster performance of the previous regimes that had never bothered to pay heed towards this issue.

The Chief Minister said that now with the launch of this policy all the residents of the state will be entitled for cashless treatment worth Rs 10 lakh. He said that the treatment will be free in all the empanelled hospitals of the state government thereby giving a huge succour to the common man. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that now no residents in the state will have to shelve even a single penny from his pocket for getting treated for serious ailments.

The Chief Minister said that Arvind Kejriwal is credited for bringing sectors like health, education, power, water and infrastructure at the centre stage of national politics. He said that these sectors are the top five priorities of his government and no stone is being left unturned for it. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that while the other political parties have always pursued the agenda of hatred and divisiveness, AAP under Kejriwal had given new direction to politics by according top priority to these sectors.

The Chief Minister said that the card will be issued free of cost without formalities to the people and will pave the way for providing quality treatment to them. He said that this is contrary to what the other governments are doing across the country adding that the PM is now even seeking proof of birth for the people who have been voting since ages. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab had suffered the brunt of the partition when millions of people were killed and others were displaced.

The Chief Minister said that Punjabis have been unnecessarily made targets by the self proclaimed nationalists who are envious of Punjab and Punjabis. Citing the case of the movie of Actor Diljit Dosanjh, he said that the movie of this actor which was made much before the Pahalgam attack has been unnecessarily banned in the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjabis had always played a key role in making the country self-reliant in food production and safeguarding the borders of the nation.

The Chief Minister said that in the recent war like situation with Pakistan it was Punjab who suffered adversely but the country witnessed political drama on the name of operation Sindoor too. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is ironic that the BJP and Union government sent Sindoor in every household without any rationale and made mockery of the emotions of the people. He said that these were mere theatrics of those at power in the centre and the wise people of the state and country never fell prey to it.

The Chief Minister said that a learned person like Arvind Kejriwal is the panacea of all the ills of the country. He said that when a person like Kejriwal will lead the country only then it will lead the world and all the social maladies will be removed. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a writing on the wall that this day is not far away as people are eagerly waiting to show the door to the one who is sitting on the chair of the PM.

The Chief Minister said that this pious land has produced saints, seers, martyrs, legendary players and generals. However, he said that unfortunately under the patronization of the earlier governments the smugglers, gangsters and other criminals have made this state their abode. But, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has now started a crusade to weed out these anti-national elements adding that this blot will be soon washed away.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the ‘Jarnails’ responsible for pyres of youth will be held accountable and they will have to pay for their sins. He said that these haughty politicians who were fond of posing for pictures by swirling their moustaches are now behind the bars. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these leaders, who had ruined generations of state, will have to pay the price of their sins and the state government will ensure that they get exemplary punishment for their misdeeds.

Earlier, Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh welcomed all the dignitaries and informed about the path breaking initiatives taken by state government in the health sector.

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KEJRIWAL TERMS MUKH MANTRI SEHAT YOJNA AS A STEP TOWARDS PROVIDING UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE

PATS CM FOR LAUNCHING THIS REVOLUTIONARY SCHEME TO PROVIDE CASHLESS TREATMENT WORTH RS 10 LAKH TO ALL

SAYS THAT REFORMS IN EDUCATION AND HEALTH SECTOR IS THE REAL SERVICE OF NATION BUILDING

QUIPS THAT THOSE WHO CLAIM TO MAKE INDIA VISHAVGURU HAS NEVER BOTHERED ABOUT WELL BEING OF COMMON MAN

Chandigarh, July 8:National Convener of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is a step towards providing universal healthcare facilities to people without spending even a penny on it.

Addressing the gathering after the launch of Mukh Mantri SEHAT Yojna here today, Arvind Kejriwal said that this work which is being done today should have been done 50 years but unfortunately it was never on the agenda of those who ruled the country. He said that due to this only the AAP has always focused on providing quality Health and Education services to the people so that they can excel in life. Arvind Kejriwal said that those who claim to make the country Vishavguru have hitherto denied the country from these facilities due to which the country has lagged behind.

Citing examples of countries like Singapore, Japan, Germany and others, Arvind Kejriwal said that they excelled because these countries had focused on these issues. He said that the work which is being done by AAP these days is the real work of nation building. Giving an example, Arvind Kejriwal said that due to strenuous efforts of the state government Punjab is today at number one in the GoI’s National Achievement Survey in Education whereas it was on 17th rank in 2017.

Arvind Kejriwal said that due to the concerted efforts of the state government, Punjab is today excelling in every sphere whether it is education, health or development. He said that the state government has opened 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics in the state which are providing free treatment to all, adding that 200 more such clinics will be dedicated soon. Arvind Kejriwal said that now Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is being introduced in the state which will be operational from October 2 after which camps will be organized to enroll the people for the scheme.

Arvind Kejriwal said that this is a step towards providing universal health care and ensuring that people get cashless treatment worth Rs 10 lakh. He congratulated the people on this red letter day and said that only an honest government will bother for the well being of the common man. Arvind Kejriwal said that the state government has not levied any fresh tax on people but had checked the pilferage of the public money, which is being spent on development and welfare of people.

Arvind Kejriwal said that today is a historic day for the healthcare sector in Punjab as under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, every family in Punjab will now receive cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh. He said that Punjab under leadership of Bhagwant Mann has become the first state in the country where every family is entitled to cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh. Arvind Kejriwal said that starting today, the entire population of 3 crore in the state will be eligible for free treatment under this scheme.

Arvind Kejriwal said that, earlier, a family could avail treatment only up to ₹5 lakh but now this limit has been increased to ₹10 lakh. He said that with the launch of this scheme, Punjab has set a new example for the rest of the country. Arvind Kejriwal said that Punjab is now the first state in India to provide its citizens with free healthcare, education, electricity, and bus travel.

Arvind Kejriwal said that acting on the message of Sarbat da Bhala (welfare of all) given by the great Gurus, the Punjab government has taken steps for the well-being of all sections of society. He said that every citizen of Punjab will be entitled to free healthcare, whether they are government employees or pensioners. There is no income limit under this scheme. Arvind Kejriwal said that, previously, only eligible families could benefit from treatment up to ₹5 lakh but now, all citizens are covered.

Arvind Kejriwal said that health cards under this scheme can be made at Seva Kendras or Common Service Centers (CSCs). He said that in addition, health cards can also be obtained through online registration using an Aadhaar card or voter ID. Arvind Kejriwal said that under this scheme, any citizen can avail free treatment at any government hospital or empanelled private hospital adding he envisioned that now, no citizen of Punjab will have to forgo treatment due to financial constraints adding that the state government will continue more such pro-people and development oriented initiatives in the coming days too.