Heart diseases are fast affecting young people in Punjab; ‘Chief Minister Health Yojana’ becomes life donation for patients
Manjit Singh, 58, from Punjab’s Fazilka district, ignored chest pain for several weeks as normal fatigue. But when the problem continued to worsen and he became short of breath even after walking a little, he got a medical checkup. During the tests it was found that their hearts (…)
Manjit Singh, 58, from Punjab’s Fazilka district, ignored chest pain for several weeks as normal fatigue. But when the problem continued to worsen and he became short of breath even after walking a little, he got a medical checkup. During the tests, it was found that there was a severe blockage in the coronary artery of his heart. Taking immediate action, the doctors shifted him to the Cath Lab and performed angioplasty and put a stent, which saved his life.
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This case of Manjit Singh shows the importance of timely treatment. The worrying thing is that according to the official data, heart diseases are not limited to the elderly only, but Young people from 17 to 35 years Most of them are being victimized.
Rising threat in India and ICMR’s warning
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report, cardiovascular diseases have emerged as the leading cause of death in India in the last three decades.
- Main reason: Rapid urbanization, lack of physical activity (sedentary lifestyle), poor diet with junk food, tobacco and smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Expensive treatment a major challenge: The exorbitant cost of heart treatment and surgeries is beyond the reach of thousands of poor and middle-class families in the country, due to which people sometimes delay treatment and lose their lives.
Mukhya Mantri Health Yojana: Cashless assistance of Rs 2.71 crore till July 15
Treatment will not stop due to financial constraints: According to the latest data released by the Punjab State Health Agency (SHA), July 15, 2026 Till now, 135 patients have been provided cashless treatment at a cost of Rs 2.71 crore under this scheme. Under this scheme, operations for congenital heart defects, valve disorders and other complex diseases have been done free of cost.
Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh’s appeal to the public
Health and Family Welfare Minister of Punjab Dr. Balbir Singh said that heart diseases are currently the biggest public health challenge. He urged people not to ignore the following early symptoms at all:
- Constant pain or heaviness in the chest.
- Shortness of breath on slight movement or work.
- Feeling unusually tired and weak for no reason.
- Pain spreading from the chest to the arms, jaw, neck or back.
The Minister of Health clarified, “No family will have to delay treatment due to lack of money. We are fully committed to bring quality healthcare to every eligible family.”
Analysis of heart disease symptoms, causes and state government plan
The following table summarizes the facts related to heart diseases and the impact of the government scheme:
| Major category | Important details and medical facts |
| Key warning signs | Chest pain, shortness of breath, arm-jaw pain, excessive fatigue |
| ICMR report | In the last 30 years, heart disease has become the leading cause of death in India |
| The most affected category | Among the beneficiaries of Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana, the youth of 17 to 35 years are the most |
| Name of Government Scheme | Chief Minister Health Scheme (administered by Punjab State Health Agency) |
| Total Beneficiaries (as on July 15) | 135 patients (cashless treatment) |
| Total disbursed funds/assistance | ₹2.71 crore (for complex surgeries and angioplasty) |
| success story | Manjit Singh (58) of Fazilka got a new life under the scheme |
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