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Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund

A scheme to provide financial assistance to poor patients living below poverty line and suffering from cancer, for their treatment at 27 Regional cancer centers (RCCs).

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/- (Rs. Five lakh only) is provided towards treatment. | Note: | - _Individual cases, which require assistance of more than_ ₹5,00,000/- _will be sent to the Ministry for processing._- _The maximum financial assistance admissible under the Scheme will be ₹15,00,000/-_ | List of the treatments under this scheme - | - Radiation treatment of all kinds including Radio Therapy and Gama Knife Surgery/GRT/MRT/Brachytherapy. | - Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy with supportive medication including hormonal therapy. | - Bone Marrow Transplantation- Allogenic& Autologous | - Diagnostic Procedures- including PET scan. | - Surgery for operable malignant tumours.

Who can apply

The fund will provide financial assistance to patients, living below poverty line who is suffering from Cancer.; Assistance is admissible for treatment in 27 Regional Cancer Centre(s) (RCC) only.; Central Govt./State Govt. /PSU employees are not eligible for financial assistance from HMCPF.; Grant from HMCPF would not be used where treatment /facilities for cancer treatment are available free of cost

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Whether Central /State Government /PSU Employees Are Eligible For Financial Assistance?

No, Central /State Government /PSU employees are not eligible for the scheme.

Whether re-imbursement of medical expenditure already incurred is permissible?

In those cases of cancer patients, found eligible for financial assistance under RAN, | medical treatment/operation in the interim period, between date of receipt of application form for | assistance under Ran (complete in all respects) and date of communication of sanction for financial assistance under RAN, is permissible for assistance under RAN, within the sanctioned limit. Accordingly, reimbursement shall be allowed, of medical expenses already borne by the cancer patient and paid to the hospital/institute concerned within the sanctioned limit. Reimbursement of medical expenditure, of those cases of cancer patients, already incurred prior to date of receipt of application form (complete in all respects) for financial assistance under RAN, shall not be permissible.

What Is The Time Limit Set By The Grants Section To Process The Request Of The Applicant For Financial Limit.?

The application complete in all respect is processed with in a period of one month.

Whether The Grants Are Released In The Name Of The Patients.

The grants are released to the Medical Superintendent of the hospital, where the patient is being treated.

How Much Assistance Is Given To Each Patient?

Financial assistance of [?]5,00,000/- is provided towards treatment. Maximum financial assistance admissible under the Scheme will be [?]15,00,000/-.