The Punjab government is accelerating the distribution of Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana cards, with approximately 33 lakh cards expected to reach districts as authorities work to ensure eligible beneficiaries across the state receive their cards on time.
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said approximately 31 lakh cards have already reached districts, while another two lakh are expected to arrive shortly.
The government has identified about 2,008 villages and wards with 400 or more eligible beneficiaries. Dedicated distribution camps will be organized in these areas to speed up the process and make it easier for residents to collect their cards.
Dedicated camps planned across Punjab
Eligible residents will be informed in advance about the camps, while ASHA workers, ASHA facilitators, Sehat Mitras and other field staff will help mobilize beneficiaries and encourage participation.
The camp-based exercise will begin following the launch of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana card distribution programme under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
The government aims to complete card distribution at the designated camps within one week of the programme’s launch. Officials have been instructed to monitor progress and ensure the process follows established timelines and operating procedures.
In villages and wards with fewer than 400 eligible beneficiaries, the existing door-to-door distribution system will continue.
Cards that remain uncollected after the camps will also be delivered directly to beneficiaries’ homes through ASHA workers and facilitators.
ASHA workers to receive delivery incentives
To strengthen last-mile distribution, the Punjab government will provide financial incentives to frontline health workers.
ASHA workers will receive ₹10 for each card delivered, while ASHA facilitators will receive ₹2 per card.
Records of door-to-door deliveries will be maintained, with health officials responsible for processing the incentive payments.
The government expects remaining cards to be distributed through the home-delivery system within two weeks after the camp-based exercise is completed.
The State Health Agency has already provided districts with cards and information materials, including card jackets, envelopes and brochures.
The combined camp and door-to-door approach is intended to prevent eligible beneficiaries from being missed. Larger villages and wards with significant numbers of beneficiaries will be served through dedicated camps, while smaller communities will continue receiving cards directly at their homes.
Health officials will oversee implementation and monitor distribution across Punjab to ensure the programme is completed within the government’s targeted timeframe.
