Sarkari Yojana
Rastriya Arogya Nidhi – Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund
About Rastriya Arogya Nidhi – Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund
Introduced in 2009, the Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF) — a component of the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India — helps Below Poverty Line cancer patients with financial support of up to ₹2,00,000/- (rising to ₹5,00,000/- in emergencies) at Regional Cancer Centres.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
Regional Cancer Centre
Individual
01 Jan 2009
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line household.
The applicant must be diagnosed with cancer.
List of 27 Regional Cancer Centre(s):
Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal
Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal.
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, Karnataka
Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Regional Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Regional Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Centre for Cancer Research…
Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Centre for Cancer Research & Treatment, Cuttack, Orissa.
Regional Cancer Control Society, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Regional Cancer Control Society, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Indian Rotary Cancer Institute (AIIMS), New Delhi
Indian Rotary Cancer Institute (AIIMS), New Delhi.
R.S.T
R.S.T. Hospital & Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Pt
Pt. J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research…
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar
Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar.
Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur
Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur.
Government Medical College & Associated Hospital, Bakshi Nagar,…
Government Medical College & Associated Hospital, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu.
Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
MNJ Institute of Oncology, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
MNJ Institute of Oncology, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Pondicherry Regional Cancer Society, JIPMER, Puducherry
Pondicherry Regional Cancer Society, JIPMER, Puducherry.
Dr
Dr. B.B. Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam.
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar.
Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Trust & Research Institute…
Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Trust & Research Institute (RCC), Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Regional Cancer Centre, Pt
Regional Cancer Centre, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana.
Civil Hospital, Aizawl, Mizoram
Civil Hospital, Aizawl, Mizoram.
Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences,…
Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Government Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital, Kancheepuram, Tamil…
Government Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.
Cancer Hospital, Agartala, Tripura
Cancer Hospital, Agartala, Tripura.
Benefits Provided
Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance: Up to ₹2,00,000 per patient; up to ₹5,00,000 in emergency cases. Note:
Cases needing assistance beyond ₹5,00,000/- will be forwarded…
Cases needing assistance beyond ₹5,00,000/- will be forwarded to the Ministry for processing.- The maximum financial assistance allowed under the Scheme is ₹15,00,000/- List of the treatments under this scheme -
All forms of radiation treatment, including Radiotherapy, Gamma…
All forms of radiation treatment, including Radiotherapy, Gamma Knife Surgery, GRT, MRT and Brachytherapy.
Anti-cancer chemotherapy along with supportive medication, including hormonal…
Anti-cancer chemotherapy along with supportive medication, including hormonal therapy.
Bone Marrow Transplantation — both Allogenic and Autologous
Bone Marrow Transplantation — both Allogenic and Autologous.
Diagnostic procedures, including PET scans
Diagnostic procedures, including PET scans.
Surgery for operable malignant tumours
Surgery for operable malignant tumours.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The application form, in the prescribed proforma, signed…
The application form, in the prescribed proforma, signed by the treating doctor and countersigned by the Medical Superintendent of the government hospital/institute.
A certificate of the patient's/parents' monthly income, duly…
A certificate of the patient's/parents' monthly income, duly certified by the Block/Mandal Development Officer, Tehsildar, SDM, Special Officer of the Municipal Board, or District Officer of the relevant jurisdiction, confirming BPL status and indicating the source of income — the original certificate is required.
A copy of the Ration Card, attested by…
A copy of the Ration Card, attested by a Gazetted Officer with an official seal.
2009-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund through the offline application process outlined below.
Download the prescribed application form (see Pages 10,…
Download the prescribed application form (see Pages 10, 11 and 12).
Fill in the form accurately in the prescribed…
Fill in the form accurately in the prescribed format, completing every required section.
Get the form signed and stamped by the…
Get the form signed and stamped by the treating doctor/Head of Department (HOD), and countersigned by the Medical Superintendent of the government hospital where treatment is underway.
Once all signatures are in place and the…
Once all signatures are in place and the form is complete, submit it with all required documents to the concerned government hospital.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Central Govt./State Govt. /PSU employees are not eligible for financial assistance from the Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF).
- Grant from HMCPF would not be used where treatment /facilities for cancer treatment are available free of cost.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.