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

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance in the form of one-time grants to patients undergoing medical treatment in connection with T.B., Cancer and other malignant diseases. This scheme provides one-time financial assistance to patients belonging to the Tea Tribes community.

Authority

State

Region

Assam

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

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

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who Can Apply For This Scheme?

The applicant must belong to a SC / ST community of Assam.

What Is The Main Aim Of This Scheme?

The aim of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to those poor scheduled caste patient who are suffering from TB/Cancer and other malignant diseases and unable to bear the cost of medicines for their treatment.

How Many Times A Person Can Claim For This Financial Aid?

No person shall be eligible to claim this financial aid more than once.

To Whom The Preference Is Given While Selecting The Beneficiaries?

While selecting beneficiaries preference is given to Widows / aged / unmarried persons / physically handicapped / BPL families.

From Where Applicants Get To Know About The Application?

Applicants can visit the concerned department and get an Application form offline. Applications can be made online as and when the Official Website of the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Assam, / Directorate of Welfare of Plain Tribe and Backward Classes, Assam starts to be fully functional.