Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to cancer care in Odisha, state government has added 91 cancer treatment packages under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) as part of the Mukhyamantri Cancer Care Abhiyan.
With the latest addition, the total number of treatment packages available under the Ayushman card has increased from 2,163 to 2,254, expanding access to advanced cashless treatment for cancer patients across the state.
Announcing the development, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling said the initiative would help ensure that cancer patients are not deprived of treatment due to financial constraints. He said the state government remains committed to providing free super-speciality healthcare services to eligible beneficiaries.
To support the programme, the government has allocated Rs 311 crore in the 2026-27 Budget. The funds will be utilised for awareness campaigns, mobile camps, implementation of a digital hub-and-spoke model and free transportation facilities for patients.
The expansion follows approval from the National Health Authority (NHA) for the 91 new cancer treatment packages. Cashless treatment under these packages has already commenced at all empanelled hospitals in the state.
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