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The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana was launched by which state government?
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Punjab
The Punjab government launched the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana to provide cashless health insurance coverage of up to 10 lakh per family.
The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is a flagship state-level health insurance initiative designed to reduce the out-of-pocket medical expenditure for citizens. It aims to bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility, particularly by addressing treatment costs and awareness barriers for mental health conditions among the youth. The scheme provides financial protection against catastrophic health expenses, ensuring that eligible beneficiaries can access quality medical treatment without financial burden.
Launched on 20 August 2019 by the Government of Punjab
Provides cashless health insurance coverage up to 10 lakh per family
Focuses on improving access to treatment for both physical and mental-health conditions
Targets barriers including treatment costs and lack of awareness among the 18-30 age group
B is correct тАФ The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is a flagship health insurance scheme launched by the Punjab government to provide cashless treatment coverage up to 10 lakh.
Remember that while Ayushman Bharat is a central scheme, many states like Punjab have implemented supplementary 'Mukh Mantri' versions to expand coverage limits and eligibility for their residents.