Free Medical Aid

OVERVIEW | The tribal population is not able to buy prescribed medicines, injections and nutritious food in case of chronic diseases like TB, cancer etc. due to their economic condition and is, thus, forced to ignore the required medicament.
OBJECTIVE | To promote healthcare among Schedule Tribe population
INCEPTION | 1987
PARTNER | None
GEOGRAPHICAL FOOTPRINTS | All districts
INTENDED BENEFICIARIES | Priority to Schedule Tribes with chronic disease such as TB and cancer and women who require reproductive health care
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | Family whose annual income is up to Rs. 1,20,000 in rural areas and Rs. 1,50,000 in urban areas
BENEFITS UNDER THE SCHEME | In severe cases of maternity, Rs. 500 per case, women with anemia are given Rs. 150, TB patient Rs. 200, cancer patient Rs. 1000, HIV AIDS patient Rs. 1000, Rs. 500 per sickle cell patient, Bleeding patient Rs.400 is paid every month until they are fully recovered.

Commissionerate of Tribal Development