Launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Haryana, this scheme provides monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 to individuals suffering from rare diseases. The scheme is applicable to all persons domiciled in Haryana with an annual family income below ₹3,00,000, and is provided in addition to benefits available under other social security pension schemes. For detailed information on the medical conditions covered, refer to the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021 on the Health Department, Haryana website (haryanahealth.gov.in).
Benefits
- Monthly Assistance:
- ₹3,000 per month, starting from 01.01.2024.
Eligibility
- Domicile:
- The applicant must be a bona fide resident of Haryana.
- Income:
- The applicant’s annual family income should be less than ₹3,00,000.
- Identification:
- The applicant must possess a Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID).
- Medical Condition:
- The applicant should be suffering from one of the rare diseases listed under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, as diagnosed at any of the notified Centres of Excellence designated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Additional Benefit:
- The financial assistance under this scheme is provided in addition to any other benefits received under other social security pension schemes.
- Age Requirement:
- There is no specific age restriction.
Application Process
Online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
- Registration:
- Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal.
- Click “New User/Register Here” under ‘Sign In Here’ and fill in the mandatory details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and State), then click “Submit.”
- Verify your mobile number and email through the OTP to complete registration.
- Login:
- Log in using your registered email ID, password, and captcha.
- Apply for the Scheme:
- Click “Apply for Services” and then “View all Available Services.”
- Search for the “Financial Assistance to Persons Suffering from Rare Diseases” scheme and click to open the application form.
- Fetch Family Data:
- Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra number (Family ID) and click “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to display your family details.
- Select the beneficiary/applicant name, verify via OTP, and click “Click to Verify.”
- Submit Application:
- Fill in all mandatory details, upload the required documents, preview the application, and click “Submit.”
- Application Tracking:
- You can track your application status on the portal using your Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.
Documents Required
- Age Proof:
- Date of Birth Certificate, School Certificate, Voter Card, or a voter list with photograph (issued by the Election Department, Haryana).
- Residential Proof:
- Any self-attested document (e.g., Ration Card, Voter Card, or voter list) issued within the last 15 years.
- Other Documents:
- Aadhaar Card.
- Savings Bank account details with a photocopy of the passbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who implements this scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Haryana. - Who is eligible for this scheme?
All persons of Haryana domicile suffering from rare diseases, with an annual family income of less than ₹3,00,000 and possessing a Parivar Pehchan Patra. - Is there an age limit for applicants?
No, there is no age restriction. - How much financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
Financial assistance of ₹3,000 per month is provided. - When does the financial assistance start?
Assistance starts from 01.01.2024. - Can beneficiaries receive assistance from other social security schemes in addition to this one?
Yes, the assistance is provided in addition to benefits received under other social security pension schemes. - Where can applicants find the list of rare diseases covered under this scheme?
Details of the medical conditions and the designated Centres of Excellence are available on the official website of the Health Department, Haryana. - How can applicants apply for the scheme?
Applications must be submitted online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. - What is the maximum family income allowed for eligibility?
The annual family income must be less than ₹3,00,000.