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This scheme offers a one-time financial grant of Rs 50,000 to eligible SC/ST patients in Assam who Read More... are suffering from cancer or other serious malignant diseases. Read less

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Living with cancer or other serious diseases can be incredibly tough, and for many in the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, the high cost of treatment adds to the burden. Recognizing this challenge, the government has introduced a scheme to provide much-needed financial support.

What Is This Scheme?

The "Grants In Aid to SC/ST Patients Suffering from Cancer and Other Malignant Diseases" scheme is designed to offer a helping hand to individuals from SC/ST communities in Assam who are battling cancer and similar severe illnesses. It aims to ease their financial stress by providing a fixed one-time grant to help cover treatment costs.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is specifically for individuals who belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities of Assam and are diagnosed with cancer or other malignant diseases. It's for those who find it difficult to afford advanced medical treatment due to their socio-economic situation.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Cancer treatment can be very expensive, and this scheme plays a crucial role in ensuring that financial hardship doesn't prevent SC/ST patients from getting the medical care they need. By providing a grant of Rs 50,000, the government aims to support these patients in their fight against life-threatening diseases.

Objective

This scheme offers a one-time financial grant of Rs 50,000 to eligible SC/ST patients in Assam who are suffering from cancer or other serious malignant diseases.

Benefits

The award shall be presented every year subject to the availability of suitable candidates, which will carry a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-.
A statue, a scroll of honor, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards.
The Awardees shall be invited to receive the awards in person. They shall be given T.A. and D.A. at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer.

Note:

Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited.
The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee.
In case of selection of more than one person for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees.
It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.

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Scheme Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must belong to an SC/ST community residing in Assam.
The applicant must be suffering from cancer or other malignant diseases.
Each person can claim this financial aid only once.

How To Apply

To apply for this scheme, you can typically visit the concerned department office to obtain an application form offline. While the official website for online applications for the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Assam, and the Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribe and Backward Classes, Assam, is expected to become fully functional, offline applications are currently the primary method.

Documents Required

Caste Certificate (in the prescribed format) issued by the concerned authority for applicants suffering from cancer or other malignant diseases.
Medical certificate of the applicant and other relevant medical documents.
A recent passport-size photograph of the applicant.
Applicant's Bank Account Number along with the IFSC code (a copy of the front page of the Bank Pass Book is required).

FAQ’s

What is the main goal of this financial aid program?

The primary aim is to offer financial support to poor patients from Scheduled Castes who are suffering from TB, cancer, or other serious diseases, helping them manage the costs of their treatment and medicines.

Can someone apply for this grant multiple times?

No, each individual is eligible to receive this financial aid only once.

Who is given priority when selecting beneficiaries?

Preference is given to applicants who are Widows, aged individuals, unmarried persons, persons with physical disabilities, or those belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.

From where can I get the application form?

You can get the application form by visiting the relevant department office. Online applications will be possible once the official websites of the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Assam, and the Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribe and Backward Classes, Assam, are fully operational.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

To be eligible, you must be a resident of Assam belonging to a Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) community.