Question: I want to know about Grants In Aid To SC/ST Patients Suffering From Cancer And Other Malignant Diseases. What does it offer?

Answer: **Eligibility:** criteria.Attach all the required documents and submit the form.ï»¿ï»¿ï»¿Documents Required1) Caste Certificate in prescribed
Performa of applicant suffering from Cancer or other malignant diseases issued by the concerned authority.2) Medical certificate of the
applicant and relevant documents.3) Passport size Photograph of the applicant4) Bank Account No. along with IFSC of the applicant.
(copy of Front Page of Bank Pass Book )ï»¿Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat 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. Who Can Apply For This Scheme?The applicant must belong to a SC / ST
community of Assam. 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. Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesOkWas this helpful?News and UpdatesNo
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RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsSpecial provisions have been enshrined in the Constitution for the welfare of SC / ST people in
every sphere of their life. There are a number of SC / ST people suffering from cancer and other malignant diseases who are unable to
carry forward the treatment of their diseases due to the economic hardships faced by them. The government has decided to bring some
help to such patients by making available some financial assistance in the form of grants in Aid to SC/ST patients suffering from cancer
and other malignant diseases. ï»¿SC / ST patients who are suffering from cancer and other malignant diseases are unable to afford
advanced treatment due to their Socioeconomic condition prevalent in the community. So financial assistance in the form of grants in Aid
is proposed to be provided to such patients through a scheme namely "Grants in Aid to SC / ST patients suffering from cancer and other
malignant diseases". Under the scheme, such SC / ST patients will be given a one-time, fixed financial assistance of Rs. 50,000/-
(Rupees Fifty thousand) only.ï»¿OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates availableÂ©2024Powered
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