The Sishu Sathi scheme was launched by the Chief Minister of West Bengal to provide free cardiac treatment for children who need heart surgeries. The aim is to ensure that children, regardless of their family income, receive necessary heart treatments. The scheme covers paediatric cardiac surgery for children aged up to 12 years, and all expenses related to the surgery are borne by the State Government.
Benefits:
- Free paediatric cardiac surgeries for children with heart ailments.
- Surgeries for congenital cataracts, cleft lips, and cleft palates will soon be included.
- Health tests for heart ailments conducted in schools.
- Financial support for up to 3,000 children each year.
Eligibility:
- Children aged 0 to 18 years who suffer from heart disease are eligible for the scheme.
- The scheme is available irrespective of the family’s income level.
- Children who require surgeries for heart diseases are the primary beneficiaries.
List of hospitals under the scheme:
- IPGMER, Kolkata
- RN Tagore Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata
- BM Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata
- Mission Hospital, Durgapur
The scheme’s highlights include:
- Health tests conducted in government schools to detect heart ailments.
- Free cardiac surgery for children up to 12 years suffering from heart ailments.
- No income criteria to avail of the benefits.
- The State Government bears all treatment costs.
- Partnership with government hospitals and private hospitals like BM Birla Heart Research Centre, RN Tagore Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mission Hospital in Durgapur, and more.
Application Process:
- Offline:
Contact the CMOH at the district level, BMOH at the block level, or DFWO in Kolkata for assistance with the application process. - Documents Required-No specific documents are required to apply for the scheme.
- Sources And References: WB Sishu Sathi Portal