Overview
- State Health Agency data released Wednesday show the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has funded more than ₹84 crore in bone, joint and trauma treatments in roughly four months.
- Knee replacement surgeries make up the largest share of procedures under the scheme, followed by hip operations and many fracture-fixation cases using plates, nails and implants.
- The scheme has recorded over 45 lakh registrations across Punjab, with Ludhiana reporting about 4.8 lakh beneficiaries and Patiala about 4.1 lakh beneficiaries.
- Orthopaedic interventions are provided cashlessly at district hospitals and tertiary centres, and a cited Rajindra Hospital case shows a beneficiary received ₹86,750 worth of treatment without out-of-pocket payment.
- Officials warn the trend reflects an ageing population and rising mobility disorders, which could increase demand for costly implants, longer rehabilitation services and greater pressure on state health budgets.