Free Cancer Treatment — Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY)

Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Bathinda is Punjab's only private cancer centre empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) to provide completely free advanced cancer radiotherapy on the world's most advanced radiotherapy machine — the Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerator.

What is Ayushman Bharat / PMJAY?

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) — commonly known as Ayushman Bharat — is the world's largest government health insurance scheme, launched by the Government of India. It provides health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation to over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families across India.

Under PMJAY, cancer treatment — including radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy — is fully covered. Patients who hold an Ayushman Bharat card (PMJAY card) can receive this treatment completely free at empanelled hospitals, without any out-of-pocket expense.

Who Is Eligible for Ayushman Bharat?

Eligibility is based on the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data. You may be eligible if you:

• Are from a family listed in the SECC 2011 database (rural or urban deprivation criteria)
• Hold a ration card (BPL/AAY)
• Are a construction worker, manual scavenger, domestic worker, beedi worker, or other designated occupation
• Are from a SC/ST family
• Have no permanent house or live in a kaccha house
• Are a daily wage labourer with no regular income

How to Check Your Ayushman Bharat Eligibility?

1. Online: Visit mera.pmjay.gov.in and enter your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar
2. By Phone: Call the national helpline 14555 or 1800-111-565 (toll-free)
3. At Our Centre: Visit Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Bathinda. Our team will check eligibility and generate your Ayushman card on the spot if eligible (with biometric Aadhaar verification)
4. WhatsApp Us: Send your name and Aadhaar number to +91 82641-60001 and we will check for you

How to Get Free Cancer Treatment at Bathinda Cancer Care under PMJAY?

Why Choose Bathinda Cancer Care for PMJAY Cancer Treatment?

Many PMJAY-empanelled hospitals offer basic cancer treatment. But Bathinda Cancer Care is unique — we are the only private centre in Punjab where PMJAY patients receive free treatment on the Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerator — the same machine used at AIIMS New Delhi, Tata Memorial Hospital, and PGI Chandigarh. This means:

• Sub-millimetre precision radiation — same technology as AIIMS, completely free for PMJAY cardholders
• AIIMS-trained oncologist — Dr. Manjit Singh Jaura personally treats every PMJAY patient, not a junior doctor
• 4x faster treatment sessions — Halcyon delivers radiation in 3–5 minutes per session vs 15–20 minutes on older machines
• No waiting list — unlike government hospitals, our OPD slots are available within days
• Punjabi-speaking team — full support in Punjabi and Hindi throughout your treatment

Cancer Types Covered under Ayushman Bharat at Bathinda Cancer Care

Frequently Asked Questions — Ayushman Bharat Cancer Treatment