The Private Hospital and Nursing Home Association (PHANA) in Punjab has announced a halt to cashless treatments under government health insurance schemes, including Ayushman Bharat. This decision stems from the state government’s failure to pay outstanding debts totaling Rs 600 crores. PHANA stated that private healthcare facilities will resume participation in these schemes only after the government settles the dues.
JP Nadda, Union Health Minister and BJP President, condemned the situation, attributing the loss of access to free healthcare to the mismanagement of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab. He questioned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann about the unpaid debts, stating that the government had promised more clinics and health centers before the elections but failed to support the healthcare sector.
Nadda urged CM Mann to expedite the payment process, highlighting the impact on families, particularly farmers, who rely on the Ayushman Bharat program. He criticized Mann for focusing on party matters in Delhi instead of addressing the pressing issues in Punjab.
Also Read: Kumaraswamy Vows To Quit Politics If Wrongdoing Is Proven During His Tenure As Karnataka CM
Horoscope Today, 27 October 2025: Curious what the stars have in store? Discover how your…
Two Patna High Court advocates wrote to Chief Justice BR Gavai, alleging misconduct by ED…
On Monday, Amit Shah will hand over Rs 1.2 crore deep-sea fishing vessels to beneficiaries…
Washington Post reporting on India, including alleged Adani Group support, faces criticism for lack of…
Foreign media scrutiny fails to shake Indians’ faith in LIC as the national insurer reports…
Dr Rajeshwar Singh urges CM Yogi Adityanath to adopt an AI-based humane monitoring system for…