What this scheme offers
The Mukhyamantri Sahara Yojana, announced in Himachal Pradesh's 2019-20 budget and started in July 2019, gives a monthly allowance to patients from poorer families who live with serious, long-term illnesses. Eligible patients get ₹3,000 a month by direct transfer into their bank account — it began at ₹2,000. The listed conditions include cancer, Parkinson's disease, paralysis, muscular dystrophy, haemophilia, thalassaemia, chronic renal failure on dialysis, heart ailments and any disease that leaves a person permanently incapacitated. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal with annual family income from all sources of no more than ₹4 lakh, and there is no age limit. Beneficiaries have to submit a life certificate each year to keep receiving it.
Who is eligible
- A permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh suffering from one of the listed serious illnesses, confirmed by a government hospital.
- Annual family income from all sources not more than ₹4 lakh, from economically weaker sections.
- No age limit applies.
- Beneficiaries submit a life certificate every year to continue the payment.
Documents required
- Diagnosis or medical certificate from a government hospital naming the disease
- Income certificate showing family income up to ₹4 lakh
- Himachal resident proof and Aadhaar card
- Bank account details
- Passport-size photograph, and a life certificate each year
How to apply
- Apply online on the Him Parivar e-Kalyan portal, or in the offline form at your Block Development Office or local health institution.
- Attach the medical certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar and bank details.
- The application is verified and approved by the health authorities.
- After approval, ₹3,000 is credited to your bank account each month.
- Submit your annual life certificate on time; if payments stop, ask the health office or the Block Development Office.