Chief Minister’s Free Cancer Chemotherapy Scheme

Key facts

Benefit	Free chemotherapy medicines up to ₹10 lakh per person per year
Who	State government employees and their dependents
How paid	Direct provision of medicines
Implemented by	Department of Health & Family Welfare, Arunachal Pradesh
Application window	Open all year for eligible state government employees.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive free chemotherapy medicines valued up to ₹10 lakh per year, along with free consultations and counseling during their treatment.

Who can apply

For: state government employee
not income tax payer
no government employee in family

This scheme is available to regular state government employees and their dependents. Applicants must not be income tax payers and should not have any other government employee in their family.

Who is not eligible

Income tax payers
Government employees in family

How to apply

To apply for the scheme, visit the nearest State Tertiary Cancer Centre and contact the Nodal Officer for assistance.

Visit the nearest State Tertiary Cancer Centre.
Contact the Nodal Officer for the scheme.
Obtain the application form in the prescribed format.
Fill out the application form accurately.
Submit the completed form to the concerned department for verification.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
Schedule Tribe Certificate for APST patients
Two passport-size photographs
Address proof

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure that all information provided in the application form is accurate before submission.
Benefit not received	Contact the Nodal Officer at the nearest State Tertiary Cancer Centre for assistance.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for this scheme?

Regular state government employees and their dependents are eligible to apply for the scheme.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants need to provide identity proof, a Schedule Tribe Certificate for APST patients, two passport-size photographs, and address proof.

Is there a limit on the number of patients who can benefit from this scheme?

Yes, the scheme can benefit up to 1000 patients per year.

What is the maximum financial assistance provided under this scheme?

The scheme provides free chemotherapy medicines up to ₹10 lakh per person per year.

Can beneficiaries receive additional support apart from medicines?

Yes, beneficiaries can also avail free consultations and counseling during their treatment.

When was this scheme launched?

The scheme was launched on August 1, 2017, by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.