Chandigarh, Dec. 26 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann approved the launch of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, under which every family in the state will get free and cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh.

The scheme is set to begin in January, with registration starting soon.

Chief Minister Mann directed the health department to complete the necessary arrangements for launching the scheme.

Back in September this year, Mann announced the rollout of a state health insurance scheme under which every family in Punjab will be eligible for cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh.

Speaking about the initiative, Mann said the benefit would be provided through a 'CM Health Card', with the registration process beginning tomorrow.

"A few day...