Punjab Orthopedic Treatment: Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana hits record Rs 84 crore in four months

Punjab government’s flagship Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana has spent over Rs 84 crore on orthopedic treatment in 4 months, showing a sharp increase in demand for bone and joint care services across the state.A new and expanded version of ‘Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana’ (MMSY) in Punjab was launched across the state on 22 January 2026.Data released by the State Health Agency (SHA) has revealed that knee replacement surgeries account for the highest share among the orthopedic procedures performed under the scheme.Hip replacement surgeries followed closely, while a large number of patients also underwent fracture fixation procedures involving plates, nails and other implants.The government said in an ex-post that these interventions are being rapidly carried out in district and tertiary care hospitals under the cashless treatment coverage of the scheme.45 lakh registrations under the schemePunjab has now recorded over 45 lakh registrations under the Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana, indicating widespread use of cashless health services.The increasing caseload of orthopedic conditions reflects a broader public health shift, with degenerative joint disease and mobility-related disorders becoming more common, especially among the aging population.Health Minister stressed the need for affordable treatment Commenting on the increasing demand for orthopedic care, Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh said that the burden of bone and joint disorders is increasing rapidly, underscoring the need for accessible and affordable surgical treatment across the state.“The burden of orthopedic disorders is increasing rapidly, and thus, there is an inevitable need to promote accessible and affordable operative care across the state of Punjab.”