CM health insurance coverage increased from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh in Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister Vijay has announced a multi-super speciality hospital at Perambur, and the allocation of 674 crore for Cancer Care Mission
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced several health sector initiatives. The Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme's coverage was raised from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh. Additionally, a 400-bed multi-super-specialty hospital will be constructed in Perambur, Vijay's constituency, at a cost of ₹300 crore.
Furthermore, ₹673.44 crore is being allocated for the Cancer Mission. Vijay emphasized that the value of life should not depend on a person's income and that medical care is a basic right for everyone, not a concession.
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