Hoshiarpur, October 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday dedicated 154 new Aam Aadmi Clinics to the people, taking the total number of such facilities in the state to 1,244. Addressing a public gathering at village Harkhowal in the Chabbewal constituency, he said the government was focused on delivering quality healthcare, education and employment rather than indulging in slogan-driven politics.
The Chief Minister said Aam Aadmi Clinics had recorded 6.48 crore outpatient department (OPD) visits so far, reflecting the public response to the initiative. He also highlighted the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, under which 54.20 lakh families have been covered for cashless medical treatment worth up to ₹10 lakh.
Taking to X, Mann said the newly inaugurated clinics would bring healthcare services closer to people’s homes. He reiterated that the government’s priority was to provide healthcare, education and employment to citizens, accusing traditional political parties of having failed Punjab.
Addressing the gathering, Mann said, “Today, we have dedicated 154 more Aam Aadmi Clinics to the people of Punjab, taking the total number of these clinics to 1,244.”
He said the newly inaugurated facilities included 36 clinics in Amritsar, 26 in Patiala, 17 in Ludhiana, 12 in Gurdaspur, 11 in Jalandhar and 10 in SAS Nagar (Mohali), with the remaining clinics located across other parts of the state.
The Chief Minister said the clinics provide 107 medicines and 47 types of diagnostic tests free of cost, enabling people to access essential healthcare services without incurring additional expenses.
6.48 Crore OPD Visits at Aam Aadmi Clinics
Highlighting the performance of the existing network, Mann said the 1,090 Aam Aadmi Clinics operating before the latest expansion had strengthened public confidence in government healthcare facilities.
“Approximately one lakh people visit these clinics every day to receive treatment, and a total of 6.48 crore OPD visits have been recorded so far,” he said.
According to the figures shared by the government, 1.98 crore patients suffering from specific illnesses had received care, while free diagnostic tests had been conducted in large numbers. The government said the clinics were providing financial relief to families by offering consultations, medicines and diagnostic services without charge.
₹10 Lakh Health Cover for 54.20 Lakh Families
Speaking about the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Mann said the scheme was intended to ensure that financial difficulties did not prevent families from accessing medical treatment.
“Our government has introduced the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna to ensure that people do
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