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State Government Scheme

Financial Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases

The scheme “Financial Grants in Aid to SC/ST patients suffering from cancer and other malignant diseases” was launched by the Government of Assam in 2017 to provide financial assistance in the form of grants in Aid to SC/ST patients who are suffering from cancer and other malignant diseases.

Scheduled Caste (SC) Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Assam
Category
Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment
How to Apply
Offline
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About the Financial Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases Scheme

The Scheduled Castes people who constitute 7.15% and the Scheduled Tribe people who constitute 12.44% of the total population of the State of Assam as per the 2011 Census are Socio Economically backward. Special provisions have been enshrined in the Constitution for the welfare of SC / ST people in every sphere of their life. There are a number of SC/ST people suffering from cancer and other malignant diseases who are unable to carry forward the treatment of their diseases due to the economic hardships faced by them. The Government has decided to bring some succour to such patients by making available some financial assistance in the form of grants in Aid to SC /ST patients suffering from cancer and other malignant diseases.

The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants in Aid to SC/ST patients who are suffering from cancer and other malignant diseases and are unable to afford advanced treatment due to their Socio-economic condition prevalent in the community. Under the scheme, SC/ST patients will be given a one-time, fixed financial assistance of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand) only.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant must belong to a SC/ST community of Assam.
  2. A person suffering from cancer or other malignant diseases may apply.
  3. No person shall be eligible to claim this financial aid more than once.

How to Apply for Financial Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases

Application mode: Offline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Financial Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases scheme?

The Scheduled Castes people who constitute 7.15% and the Scheduled Tribe people who constitute 12.44% of the total population of the State of Assam as per the 2011 Census are Socio Economically backward. Special provisions have been enshrined in the Constitution for the welfare…

Who is eligible for Financial Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases?

The applicant must belong to a SC/ST community of Assam. A person suffering from cancer or other malignant diseases may apply. No person shall be eligible to claim this financial aid more than once.

What benefits does Financial Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases provide?

Financial Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases provides government benefits to eligible applicants. See the benefits section for specifics.

How can I apply for Financial Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases?

You can apply for Financial Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases via Offline. Follow the step-by-step process in the "How to Apply" section above.

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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