Note:

• Individual cases, which require assistance of more than ₹5,00,000/- will be sent to the Ministry for processing.
• The maximum financial assistance admissible under the Scheme will be ₹15,00,000/-

• Radiation treatment of all kinds including Radio Therapy and Gama Knife Surgery/GRT/MRT/Brachytherapy.
• Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy with supportive medication including hormonal therapy.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation- Allogenic& Autologous
• Diagnostic Procedures- including PET scan.
• Surgery for operable malignant tumours.

• The fund will provide financial assistance to patients, living below poverty line who is suffering from Cancer.
• Assistance is admissible for treatment in 27 Regional Cancer Centre(s) (RCC) only.
• Central Govt./State Govt. /PSU employees are not eligible for financial assistance from HMCPF.
• Grant from HMCPF would not be used where treatment /facilities for cancer treatment are available free of cost


• Central Govt./State Govt. /PSU employees are not eligible for financial assistance from Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF).
• Grant from HMCPF would not be used where treatment /facilities for cancer treatment are available free of cost.


• Application form in prescribed proforma duly signed by the treating doctor and countersigned by the Medical Superintendent of the Government hospital/institute.
• Monthly income of the patient/parents duly certified by the Block/Mandal Development Officer/ Tehsildar/ SDM/ Special Officer of Municipal Board/ District Officer, certifying that the beneficiary belongs to a family living below poverty line in the area of their jurisdiction indicating source of income . The original certificate is required for the purpose.
• Copy of the Ration Card duly attested by a Gazetted Officer with official seal.