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Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund

✓ Information verified — April 2026
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare

Rastriya Arogya Nidhi is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It provides financial assistance to poor cancer patients who live below the poverty line. The scheme helps patients access cancer treatment at 27 Regional Cancer Centers across India.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance for cancer treatment costs
  • Access to treatment at 27 Regional Cancer Centers across India
  • Support for poor and below poverty line patients
  • Help with medical expenses for cancer care

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Male only
  • Age: 1–100 years
  • Must be living below the poverty line (BPL)
  • Must be diagnosed with cancer
  • Must be an Indian citizen
  • Treatment must be availed at recognized Regional Cancer Centers

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. BPL Certificate
  3. 3. Income Certificate
  4. 4. Medical Reports
  5. 5. Bank Account Details
  6. 6. Identity Proof

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
Category
Health
Target Gender
Male
Age Group
1–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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