The District Social Welfare Office, Senapati, has informed the public about the implementation of the Dr. Ambedkar Medical Aid Scheme (Revised-2026) by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (DAF), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
The scheme provides financial assistance for treatment of serious and life-threatening diseases to eligible patients belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities whose annual family income is below Rs. 5 lakh.
Under the scheme, maximum financial assistance is available for various treatments, including Rs. 1.50 lakh for heart surgery, Rs. 3.50 lakh for kidney surgery/dialysis, Rs. 2.50 lakh for cancer surgery/chemotherapy/radiotherapy, Rs. 2 lakh for brain surgery, Rs. 3.50 lakh for kidney/organ transplant, Rs. 1.50 lakh for spinal surgery and Rs. 2 lakh for other life-threatening diseases.
Eligible candidates may apply for medical aid by post using the prescribed application format. Applications may be submitted either in the prescribed printed format or as a draft on plain paper, as per the prescribed proforma.
The application guidelines, prescribed forms and other details are available on the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation website at dosje.gov.in.
Eligible beneficiaries may also approach the District Social Welfare Office, Senapati, for necessary guidance and assistance whenever required.
The District Social Welfare Office has urged eligible beneficiaries to make use of the scheme and avail the financial assistance available for treatment of serious and life-threatening diseases.
