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Delhi Arogya Kosh

"Delhi Arogya Kosh” (DAK) provides Financial assistance to needy eligible patients for treatment of any illness/treatment/intervention required by the patient undergoing treatment in a Government Hospital run by Delhi Government or Central Government or Autonomous Hospital under the State Government

Authority

State

Region

Delhi

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

Patients with annual family income up to Rs 3 lacs are eligible.; The patient should be a bonafide resident of Delhi for the last 3 years ( prior to the date of submission of the application).; The patient requiring treatment for any illness/ treatment/ intervention in a Government Hospital run by Delhi Govt. /Central Govt. /AIIMS /Autonomous Institutes of the State Govt. /Local Bodies.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Is surgery free in Delhi government hospital?

To avail benefit of this scheme, patients need to submit their application and relevant documents. After their screening, the government bears the cost of implants and the treatment of the patient up to Rs 5 lakh. It is a cashless scheme

What are the hospitals recognized under the scheme?

All health facilities (hospitals/dispensaries) run by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi and autonomous bodies under Delhi Government, local bodies viz. MCD, NDMC, Delhi Cantonment Board, Central Government and other Government bodies, such as AIIMS, Patel Chest Institute ( University of Delhi) etc. are recognized under the scheme. In addition, many Private Hospitals/Diagnostic centers have been empanelled under the scheme

Is treatment free in Delhi government hospital?

It is a State Govt. run free hospital. Medicine/Investigations/ Food is provided free of Cost.

Who are eligible for Delhi Arogya Kosh?

Patient with annual family income upto Rs 3 lacs are eligible. Patient requiring treatment for any illness/ treatment/ intervention in a Government Hospital run by Delhi Govt. /Central Govt. /AIIMS /Autonomous Institutes of the State Govt. /Local Bodies.

Who to apply ?

- Download the application form. | - A Complete application form along with all the requisite documents is processed by the concerned hospital and sent to the Director of General Health Services through e-office for his approval.

What documents are required for verification of INCOME ?

Any one of the following | - National Food Security Card for income less than Rs. 1 lakh per annum. | - Income Certificate issued from area SDM (or any other officer authorized on this behalf by the Revenue Department) for income up to Rs. 3 lakhs per annum.

What Documents Are Required For DOMICILE for the last 03 years ?

Any One Of The Following | - Domicile Certificate issued from area SDM. | - Ration card. | - Voter ID. | - Driving License. | - Passport. | - Extract from the Electoral Roll. | - Aadhar Card.

What documents are required in case the patient is a minor ?

Birth Certificate of the patient and the domicile proof of either of the parent (any one of the aforementioned documents).

What are the benefits under the DAK ?

Provides financial assistance of Rs. 5 lacs to needy eligible patients for treatment of any illness /disease in a Government hospital run by Delhi Government or Central Government or Local Bodies or Autonomous Hospitals under State Government

How to download the application form ?

Download the application form from the following link. | Link : http://health.delhigovt.nic.in/wps/wcm/connect/083fff004d3a3c1181a5f5d1e963ea50/DAJSAl.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&lmod=95301809&CACHEID=083fff004d3a3c1181a5f5d1e963ea50

How to get the list of Empaneled list of hospitals ?

To get the list, click on the below link. | Link: http://health.delhigovt.nic.in/wps/wcm/connect/05fce300463cb0f6b136f79f4cfcc4fd/LE.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&lmod=1841210420&CACHEID=05fce300463cb0f6b136f79f4cfcc4fd