Grants To Patients Suffering From Tuberculosis/Cancer And Other Major Diseases
State: Assam
Ministry: null
Department: Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare Department
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for medical treatment to patients suffering from Tuberculosis, Cancer, and other major diseases. It provides a one-time financial grant to patients of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.

Benefits:
Financial assistance (one-time grant) to patients undergoing medical treatment.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- The applicant must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
- The applicant&#39;s family income must not exceed ₹5,00,000/- per annum.
- The applicant should not be a Government Service holder.

- The applicant must be a patient undergoing medical treatment for specified diseases such as Eye Diseases, Tuberculosis, Eye Cataract, Accident, Auto Immune Diseases, Liver Diseases, Nerve Disorder, Cancer, Kidney Diseases, Dialysis, Major Operations, Bone Diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bone Fractures, Elephantiasis, Heart Diseases, and Strokes.
- The applicant must not hold any position under Government/Semi Government Authorities/Boards.
- The applicant must not be a member of Panchayati Raj Institutions.

_*Preference should be given to widow/aged/unmarried women/physically handicapped/Below Poverty Line (BPL) families._
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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Portal Access and Scheme SelectionA. Navigating to the Portal: The applicant must first open the official Tea Tribes Welfare Department URL, www.ttwd.assam.gov.in, and then click the "Online Application" link to be redirected to the SIRISH application portal.
B. Initial Login or Registration: New users must register themselves on the online portal, while existing users will log in using the username and password created during prior registration.
C. Selecting the Scheme: Once the applicant is logged into the Dashboard, they must select the appropriate scholarship scheme from the dropdown menu available.
Step 2: Entering Personal DetailsA. Inputting Mandatory Data: Enter "Personal Details" where all required information in the application form must be accurately provided.
B. Specifying Location Details: Location data, including District, Assembly Constituency, and Sub-Division, must be selected, along with other essential address details like Village/Town.
C. Saving Personal Information: After filling in all necessary fields in this step, click on the "Save Form Details" button to proceed further with the application.
Step 3: Document UploadA. Uploading Required Files: Under the "Upload Documents" tab, upload all required supporting documents in the specified image formats (e.g., JPG/JPEG).
B. Document Formatting Check: All uploaded documents must adhere to specified maximum file sizes (e.g., photo maximum 50 KB, other documents generally 100 KB) before they can be saved.
Step 4: Updating Bank DetailsA. Providing Account Information: Enter the Bank Account Number and the name of the bank under the "Update Bank Details" tab.
B. Entering Branch Identification: Details essential for electronic transfer, specifically the Bank Branch Name and the corresponding IFSC Code, must be accurately provided.
C. Securing Financial Data: Once all bank details have been correctly entered, click on the "Save Bank Details" button to confirm the information.
Step 5: Preview and Final SubmissionA. Application Review: "Preview Application" displays all details entered in the form for a thorough and final check.
B. Final Confirmation: After cross-checking all information and uploaded documents for accuracy, the applicant must confirm the application by clicking the "Proceed with Submit Application" button.
C. Tracking Status: Upon successful submission, an application number will be visible on the screen, allowing the applicant to view the status under the "APPLICATION STATUS" tab.

Documents Required:
Passport Size Photo (JPG/JPEG Format Maximum 50kb).
Signature (JPG/JPEG Format Maximum 20kb).
Aadhaar Card (JPG/JPEG Format Maximum 100kb).
Self Declaration Undertaking On Annual Income (JPG/JPEG Format Maximum 100kb).
Original Copy Of Caste Certificate (JPG/JPEG Format Maximum 100kb).
First Page Of Applicant’s Bank Passbook (JPG/JPEG Format Maximum 100kb).
Medical Reports Specifying The Nature Of Disease The Person Is Suffering From Issued By A Registered Medical Practitioner/Doctor Under Whom The Patient Is Undergoing Treatment.
Recommendation From Local Member Of Legislative Assembly/Member Of Parliament Chairman/Sub-Divisional Beneficiary Selection Committee (Preferable) (JPG/JPEG Format Maximum 100kb).
Certificate From The Hospital/Nursing Home Where Undergoing Treatment (PDF Maximum 1MB). *This document serves as the Medical Certificate from the Government Doctor not below the rank of Sub-Divisional Medical Officer or from the Doctor of the Nursing Home/Hospital wherein the patient is undergoing treatment, confirming the disease of the patient.