On Haryana Diwas today in a programme organised at Chandigarh Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal launched two significant initiatives, enhancing healthcare and well-being for the State's residents.<br />'' <br />'' Expanding the Ayushman Chirayu Scheme, the Chief Minister extended its coverage to families with an annual income ranging from 1.80 lakh rupees to 3 lakh rupees. Formerly it was confined to families with an annual income below  1.80 lakh rupees this extension now encompasses an additional 38,000 families, providing them with access to the scheme's benefits. During the programme, he also distributed Ayushman/Chirayu scheme cards to eligible families.<br />'' <br />'' The second major initiative introduced was the launch of a cashless health facility for government employees, pensioners, and accredited journalists. This facility will offer cashless treatment for 1340 diseases across 569 empanelled hospitals in Haryana. In the initial phase, 894 employees from the Fisheries and Horticulture departments have been given this facility, encompassing 1055 disease packages and 305 hospitals. The Chief Minister said that in future this scheme will be extended to other departments.