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Delhi Arogya Nidhi

Delhi Arogya Nidhi (DAN) is a scheme to provide financial assistance upto ₹1.5 lacs to needy patients who have National Food Security Cards for the treatment of diseases in Government hospitals only.

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About This Scheme

The "Delhi Arogya Nidhi (DAN)" is a scheme implemented by the Directorate General of Health Services to provide financial assistance of up to ₹1.5 lacs to needy patients who have National Food Security Cards for treatment of diseases in Government hospitals only.

Benefits

₹1.5

Under the scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹1.5 lacs will be provided to needy patients who have National Food Security Cards for treatment of diseases in Government hospitals only.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

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Patients should have a National Food Security Card.
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The patient must be a resident of Delhi and has to furnish domicile proof of residing in Delhi continuously for the last 3 years (prior to the date of submission of the application).
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Treatment should be from the Government Hospital in Delhi.

Required Documents

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Proof of continuous residence in Delhi for the last 3years through any one of the following documents:
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National Food Security Card
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Electoral Voter’s Photo Identity Card
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Birth certificate (In case the patient is a minor)
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Extract from the electoral roll
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Aadhaar Card
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Original Estimate Certificate duly signed by Consultant/ Medical Superintendent/ Chief Medical Officer of the Hospital
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Two photographs of the patient, duly attested by the treating doctor.
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A copy of the National Food Security Card.
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Photocopies of the treatment record
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Note: Applicant has to submit an undertaking for his signature verification as given in the [application form](https://health.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/Health/generic_multiple_files/totalform.pdf).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 01: Visit the official website to download the Application Form for Financial Aid.

Step 02: Fill out the form with all requisites details.

Step 03: The photocopies of all documents are to be attached with the application and the original is to be brought at the time of submission of same for verification.

Step 04: Applicant has to submit an undertaking for his signature verification as given in the application form.

Step 05: Application to be submitted in Patient Welfare Cell, Directorate of Health Services, 6th Floor, F-17, Karkardooma, (Near Karkardooma Court), Delhi-110032.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.5

Available In

Delhi

Data Sources

https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/dan ↗Accessed Today