India Today Sting: Hospitals Deny Ayushman Bharat Benefits; Punjab Minister Dr Balbir Singh Vows Action

On this Special Report, India Today exposes critical loopholes in the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Senior Editor Kamaljeet Sandhu reports from Chandigarh on the ground reality, where hospitals are turning away patients and demanding cash. Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh addresses the sting operation, promising an investigation by anti-fraud teams and highlighting the new 'Mukhya Mantri Sehat Scheme' to double health cover. The programme explores the gaps in healthcare delivery and the government's response.