Grant-in-aid (TB) is a scheme by the Mizoram government that extends financial support to Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC) suffering from tuberculosis (TB) and similar diseases. These schemes are also open to the unemployed by the government with income below certain limits. Grants are given towards the treatment expenses and travel allowance for the treatments.
Benefits
Amount of grant-in-aid: Up to ₹2,500 per patient for treatment charges and travel allowance.
The grant is either in cash or by bank draft, according to the availability of funds.
The help is limited to the cost of treatment and travel fare by the cheapest route available.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be from a Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste in Mizoram.
- The applicant’s family income should not exceed ₹2,000 per month from all sources.
- The applicant must not have any family members employed by the government.
- The applicant must be suffering from fell diseases like tuberculosis (TB).
Application Process
Offline
- The Medical Officer of the locality must forward the application.
- Residence must be verified by the Village Council President and Block Development Officer.
- The Medical Board will examine the patient and issue a certificate confirming the disease and eligibility for the grant.
- The application should be submitted with the required documents to the concerned authorities for approval.
Documents Required
- Caste certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Income proof
- Bank account details of the applicant
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the maximum amount given to the patient?
The grant-in-aid is given to a maximum of ₹2,500 per person for treatment and travel. - Is this scheme available to government employees?
No, government employees and their family members are not eligible. - Who can avail benefits of this scheme?
Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes persons living in Mizoram, whose income is less than ₹2,000 per month, and suffering from fell diseases. - Eligibility income limit
Family income from all sources of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,000 per month. - Mode of application
The application should be submitted offline, through the Medical Officer along with requisite documents and with no objection certificate from the local authorities. - Forwarding of application
The application should be forwarded to the Medical Officer of the local area, who will further initiate the process. - Who will analyze the patient’s condition and permit the application?
The Medical Board will analyze the patient and grant a certificate for the same.