Chief Minister’s Medical Relief Fund Proves Lifesaving for Patients

₹4.9 Crore Assistance Provided to 587 Patients in the Last Six Months

Ahilyanagar – The Chief Minister’s Medical Relief Fund has become a beacon of hope for economically weaker patients in the district. In the past six months alone, approximately ₹4.89 crore (₹48.9 million) has been disbursed through this fund, providing crucial financial assistance to families unable to afford expensive treatments.

The dedicated assistance cell was inaugurated on May 1, 2025, at the District Collector’s Office in Ahilyanagar by Guardian Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil. Applications submitted here are verified promptly and forwarded to Mumbai for further processing. The cell operates under the guidance of Dr. Nilkanth Thakre, with Swapnil Kachhave and Medical Social Services Superintendent Ajay Kale overseeing the daily operations.

This fund supports treatment for life-threatening and critical illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, serious conditions in newborns, kidney and liver transplants, accident surgeries, and expensive orthopedic procedures. Patients also receive guidance about alternative schemes such as Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and RBSK (National Child Health Program) if they are ineligible for direct aid.

The Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Cell, located on the second floor of the Collector’s Office (next to the office of the Resident Deputy Collector), is open for direct public contact. Dr. Thakre has urged citizens to approach the cell directly for assistance.

Medical Aid Disbursed in the First Half of 2025:

Notably, after the cell became operational on May 1, the number of beneficiaries and total aid amount increased nearly fourfold, highlighting its effectiveness.

Quick Turnaround for Eligible Patients

If a patient submits a complete application within two days of hospital admission, the funds are typically transferred to the concerned hospital’s account within five days. Assistance can currently be availed through 105 registered hospitals in the district.

Required Documents and Application Process:

To apply for the fund, the applicant must submit the following documents:

• Duly filled application form (prescribed format)
• Geo-tagged photograph showing the patient admitted in the hospital
• Treatment cost estimate (for private hospitals, certified by the District Surgeon)
• Income certificate from the Tehsildar (annual income less than ₹1.6 lakh)
• Aadhaar card copy
• Relevant medical diagnostic reports
• Police FIR (in case of accident victims)
• Committee report (for transplant cases)

Applications can be submitted either:

• In person at: Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Cell, 2nd Floor, Collector’s Office, Ahilyanagar
• By email: aao.cmrf-mh@gov.in

Applicants can track the status of their application using the registration number at the official portal:
👉 https://cmrf.maharashtra.gov.in/applicantEnquiryForm.action

The Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Cell urges more eligible citizens to take advantage of this life-saving initiative, which has already provided a critical lifeline to hundreds of families in need.