Sarkari Yojana

Delhi Arogya Nidhi

Delhi
Quick Summary: Delhi Arogya Nidhi provides up to ₹1.5 lacs to needy patients with a National Food Security Card who have lived in Delhi for 3 years, to pay for treatment at Government hospitals in Delhi.

About Delhi Arogya Nidhi

Implemented by the Directorate General of Health Services, “Delhi Arogya Nidhi (DAN)” offers needy patients holding National Food Security Cards financial help of up to ₹1.5 lacs, solely for treating illnesses in Government hospitals.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Directorate General Of Health Services, Government NCT Of Delhi

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Delhi Arogya Nidhi, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The patient must hold a National Food Security…

The patient must hold a National Food Security Card.

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The patient must live in Delhi and produce…

The patient must live in Delhi and produce domicile proof showing uninterrupted residence in Delhi for the 3 years before the application date.

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The treatment must take place at a Government…

The treatment must take place at a Government Hospital in Delhi.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Delhi Arogya Nidhi provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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1. Needy patients with National Food Security Cards can receive up to ₹1.5 lacs in financial assistance for treatment of illnesses, but only at Government hospitals.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Evidence of living in Delhi without a break…

Evidence of living in Delhi without a break for the last 3years, through any one of these:
National Food Security Card
Electoral Voter's Photo Identity Card
Birth certificate (where the patient is a minor)
Extract from the electoral roll
Aadhaar identity card

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The original cost estimate certificate signed by the…

The original cost estimate certificate signed by the hospital's Consultant/ Medical Superintendent/ Chief Medical Officer

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Two photographs of the patient, attested by the…

Two photographs of the patient, attested by the doctor providing treatment.

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A photocopy of the National Food Security Card

A photocopy of the National Food Security Card.

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Photocopies of the patient's treatment records Note

Photocopies of the patient's treatment records Note: An undertaking for verifying the applicant's signature, in the format included in the application form, must also be submitted.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Delhi Arogya Nidhi through the offline application process outlined below.

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Download the Application Form for Financial Aid from…

Download the Application Form for Financial Aid from the official website.

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Complete the form, supplying every required detail

Complete the form, supplying every required detail.

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Attach photocopies of all documents to the application,…

Attach photocopies of all documents to the application, and carry the originals for verification when submitting.

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Include the signature-verification undertaking in the format given…

Include the signature-verification undertaking in the format given in the application form.

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Submit the application at the Patient Welfare Cell,…

Submit the application at the Patient Welfare Cell, Directorate of Health Services, 6th Floor, F-17, Karkardooma, (Near Karkardooma Court), Delhi-110032.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References