Two-day camp at PRTC opens doors of benefits for employees
Patiala News (April 1): AAP State General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu, along with PRTC Chairman Advocate Harpal Juneja, launched the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana for PRTC employees. They stated that this scheme is a historic step by the Punjab Government to provide better and free healthcare facilities to people. Advisor for Tourism and Cultural Affairs Deepak Bali and Vice Chairman Balwinder Singh Jharwan were also present.
Baltej Pannu said that considering PRTC as a family, a special two-day camp has been organized for employees-both serving and retired. The camp, organized with the support of Chairman Harpal Juneja, will continue the next day as well so that maximum employees can benefit.
He said that under this scheme, health cards are being issued, providing cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh per family free of cost. This includes all tests as well. Around 900 private hospitals are empanelled under the scheme, and the facility is also available in government hospitals.
He informed that about 30 lakh people have already got their health cards made. The scheme is being implemented smoothly, and people are benefiting on a large scale. He added that Punjab is becoming a model state in the country by providing free and cashless healthcare. Earlier, people used to go abroad for education and health services, but now these facilities are available within Punjab. Significant improvements have been made from Mohalla Clinics to government hospitals.
Advocate Harpal Juneja said that this health card is not just a card but works like a “life-saving remedy” for employees. He added that the scheme will provide major relief to lakhs of employees. More than 30 lakh cards have already been prepared, indicating its wide reach.
He expressed confidence that in the coming time, health cards for around 65 lakh families will be prepared. There are no special conditions for the scheme—only Aadhaar card and voter ID of Punjab are required.
On this occasion, MD Bikramjit Singh Shergill, AMD Navdeep Kumar, several other officials and employees were present.
