Sarkari Yojana

Grants To Patients Suffering From Tuberculosis/Cancer And Other Major Diseases

Assam
Quick Summary: Assam's Tea Tribes Welfare Department gives a one-time grant to Tea Tribes and Adivasi patients being treated for tuberculosis, cancer, kidney, heart and other major diseases. Family income must be within ₹5,00,000/- a year, and applications are made online through the SIRISH portal.

About Grants To Patients Suffering From Tuberculosis/Cancer And Other Major Diseases

Members of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community in Assam who are receiving medical treatment can get a one-time grant under “Grants To Patients Suffering From Tuberculosis/Cancer And Other Major Diseases”, a scheme of the Tea Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Applicants have to be permanent residents of Assam from the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community, and applications are taken online.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grants To Patients Suffering From Tuberculosis/Cancer And Other Major Diseases, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Permanent residence in Assam is required

Permanent residence in Assam is required.

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Only members of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi…

Only members of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community qualify.

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Family income has to be within ₹5,00,000/- per…

Family income has to be within ₹5,00,000/- per annum.

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Government Service holders are excluded

Government Service holders are excluded.

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The applicant has to be under medical treatment…

The applicant has to be under medical treatment for one of the listed conditions, such as Eye Diseases, Tuberculosis, Eye Cataract, Accident, Auto Immune Diseases, Liver Diseases, Nerve Disorder, Cancer, Kidney Diseases, Dialysis, Major Operations, Bone Diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bone Fractures, Elephantiasis, Heart Diseases, and Strokes.

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Holding any post under Government/Semi Government Authorities/Boards disqualifies…

Holding any post under Government/Semi Government Authorities/Boards disqualifies the applicant.

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Members of Panchayati Raj Institutions cannot apply

Members of Panchayati Raj Institutions cannot apply. Widows, the aged, unmarried women, the physically handicapped and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families should receive preference.

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

Benefits Provided

Grants To Patients Suffering From Tuberculosis/Cancer And Other Major Diseases provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Patients receiving medical treatment are given financial help…

Patients receiving medical treatment are given financial help as a one-time grant.

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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A passport size photograph (JPG/JPEG, up to 50kb)

A passport size photograph (JPG/JPEG, up to 50kb).

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The applicant's signature (JPG/JPEG, up to 20kb)

The applicant's signature (JPG/JPEG, up to 20kb).

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The Aadhaar Card (JPG/JPEG, up to 100kb)

The Aadhaar Card (JPG/JPEG, up to 100kb).

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A self-declaration undertaking about annual income (JPG/JPEG, up…

A self-declaration undertaking about annual income (JPG/JPEG, up to 100kb).

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The original caste certificate (JPG/JPEG, up to 100kb)

The original caste certificate (JPG/JPEG, up to 100kb).

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The first page of the applicant's bank passbook…

The first page of the applicant's bank passbook (JPG/JPEG, up to 100kb).

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Medical reports from the registered medical practitioner/doctor treating…

Medical reports from the registered medical practitioner/doctor treating the patient, stating the nature of the disease.

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A recommendation from the local Member of Legislative…

A recommendation from the local Member of Legislative Assembly/Member of Parliament Chairman/Sub-Divisional Beneficiary Selection Committee (Preferable) (JPG/JPEG, up to 100kb).

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A certificate from the hospital/nursing home providing treatment…

A certificate from the hospital/nursing home providing treatment (PDF, up to 1MB). This acts as the Medical Certificate confirming the patient's disease, issued by a Government Doctor of rank not below Sub-Divisional Medical Officer or by the doctor of the Nursing Home/Hospital where the patient is being treated.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Grants To Patients Suffering From Tuberculosis/Cancer And Other Major Diseases through the online application process outlined below.

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Portal Access and Scheme Selection A

Portal Access and Scheme Selection A. Navigating to the Portal: Open the Tea Tribes Welfare Department's official URL, www.ttwd.assam.gov.in, and use the "Online Application" link, which redirects to the SIRISH application portal. B. Initial Login or Registration: First-time users must register on the portal, while returning users sign in with the username and password set up when they registered. C. Selecting the Scheme: After signing in to the Dashboard, pick the relevant scholarship scheme from the dropdown menu.

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Entering Personal Details A

Entering Personal Details A. Inputting Mandatory Data: Fill in "Personal Details", making sure every required field of the form is entered correctly. B. Specifying Location Details: Choose the District, Assembly Constituency and Sub-Division, and add other key address details such as Village/Town. C. Saving Personal Information: Once all the required fields in this step are complete, press "Save Form Details" to move ahead.

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Document Upload A

Document Upload A. Uploading Required Files: In the "Upload Documents" tab, attach every supporting document in the stated image formats (e.g., JPG/JPEG). B. Document Formatting Check: Files must respect the stated maximum sizes (e.g., photo maximum 50 KB, other documents generally 100 KB) before they can be saved.

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Updating Bank Details A

Updating Bank Details A. Providing Account Information: In the "Update Bank Details" tab, enter the Bank Account Number and the bank's name. B. Entering Branch Identification: Give the Bank Branch Name and its IFSC Code correctly, as these are needed for electronic transfer. C. Securing Financial Data: When the bank details are entered correctly, press "Save Bank Details" to confirm them.

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Preview and Final Submission A

Preview and Final Submission A. Application Review: Use "Preview Application" to see every detail entered in the form for a final, careful check. B. Final Confirmation: Having verified all the information and uploaded documents, confirm the application by pressing "Proceed with Submit Application". C. Tracking Status: After successful submission, an application number appears on screen, and the status can be checked under the "APPLICATION STATUS" tab.

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