Delhi Arogya Nidhi
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Health & Wellness,Financial assistance,Disease and conditions
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
Delhi Arogya Nidhi (DAN) is a scheme to provide financial assistance upto ₹1.5 lacs to needy patients who have National Food Security Cards for the treatment of diseases in Government hospitals only.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. Patients should have a National Food Security Card. 1. The patient must be a resident of Delhi and has to furnish domicile proof of residing in Delhi continuously for the last 3 years (prior to the date of submission of the application). 1. Treatment should be from the Government Hospital in Delhi.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 01: Visit the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="official website" nis:value=https://dgehs.delhi.gov.in/dghs/delhi-arogya-nidhi nis:enabled=true/> to download the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Application Form" nis:value=https://health.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/Health/generic_multiple_files/totalform.pdf nis:enabled=true/> for Financial Aid. Step 02: Fill out the form with all requisites details. Step 03: The photocopies of all documents are to be attached with the application and the original is to be brought at the time of submission of same for verification. Step 04: Applicant has to submit an undertaking for his signature verification as given in the application form. Step 05: Application to be submitted in Patient Welfare Cell, Directorate of Health Services, 6th Floor, F-17, Karkardooma, (Near Karkardooma Court), Delhi-110032.
Required Documents
- Proof of continuous residence in Delhi for the last 3years through any one of the following documents: • National Food Security Card • Electoral Voter’s Photo Identity Card • Birth certificate (In case the patient is a minor) • Extract from the electoral roll • Aadhaar Card 2. Original Estimate Certificate duly signed by Consultant/ Medical Superintendent/ Chief Medical Officer of the Hospital 3. Two photographs of the patient, duly attested by the treating doctor. 4. A copy of the National Food Security Card. 5. Photocopies of the treatment record Note: Applicant has to submit an undertaking for his signature verification as given in the application form .
FAQs
What is the “Delhi Arogya Nidhi (DAN) “scheme?
DAN is a scheme initiated to provide financial assistance of up to ₹1.5 lakhs to needy patients holding the National Food Security Card for the treatment of diseases in government hospitals in Delhi.
Who is eligible under the "Delhi Arogya Nidhi" Scheme?
Patients holding the National Food Security Card are eligible for financial aid under the scheme.
What is the maximum financial aid provided under the 'DAN' Scheme?
DAN offers financial assistance up to ₹1.5 lakhs to eligible patients.
Where can eligible patients avail treatment under this scheme?
Treatment is restricted to government hospitals in Delhi.
What documents are required to establish eligibility for the scheme?
Essential documents include the National Food Security Card, proof of continuous residence in Delhi for the last 3 years, and other identification documents.
Can a minor apply for the DAN grant?
Yes, a minor patient can apply, and the Electoral Voter’s Photo Identity Card or birth certificate is required as proof.
Are non-Delhi residents eligible for the assistance under DAN?
No, patients must be residents of Delhi and furnish domicile proof of residing in Delhi continuously for the last 3 years.
How to apply for the DAN grant?
The eligible applicant may submit the Application Form at the Patient Welfare Cell, Directorate of Health Services, 6th Floor, F-17, Karkardooma, Delhi-110032, using the prescribed proforma.