Government Support

Explore a range of national and state-level government initiatives that offer financial assistance, subsidised treatment, and insurance coverage for cancer patients. These schemes aim to ease the treatment journey and improve access to quality care for patients and their families across India.
The details above are for informational purposes only. Benefits, eligibility criteria, and procedures may change. Please visit the official scheme websites or contact the respective authorities for the latest updates before applying.

1. Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)

Coverage: Up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for oncology treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
Target Group: Underprivileged families.
Applicable Scope: Nationwide.
Website: pmjay.gov.in

2. Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN)

Coverage: One-time financial assistance for cancer treatment at government hospitals.
Target Group: Below Poverty Line (BPL) patients.
Applicable Scope: Nationwide (through central government hospitals).
Website: mohfw.gov.in

3. Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)

Coverage: Emergency financial aid for serious illnesses including cancer.
Target Group: Vulnerable individuals and families in distress.
Applicable Scope: Nationwide.
Website: pmnrf.gov.in

4. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) – Maharashtra

Coverage: Up to ₹1.5 lakh annually per family for cancer-related procedures and treatments.
Target Group: BPL and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families.
Applicable Scope: Maharashtra.
Website: mjpjay.in

5. Vajpayee Arogyasri Yojana – Karnataka

Coverage: Cashless cancer treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh per patient.
Target Group: BPL families.
Applicable Scope: Karnataka.
Website: sast.gov.in

6. Mukh Mantri Punjab Cancer Raahat Kosh Scheme (MMPCRKS) – Punjab

Coverage: Financial aid up to ₹1.5 lakh per patient for cancer treatment.
Target Group: Cancer patients.
Applicable Scope: Punjab.
Website: pbhealth.gov.in

7. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)

Coverage: Inpatient treatment coverage, including certain cancer care services.
Target Group: BPL families.
Applicable Scope: Nationwide.
Website: rsby.gov.in