Over ₹25 Crore Aid Provided to 2,738 Patients in Konkan Region Through CM’s Relief Fund

Mumbai : The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund has become a vital support system for economically weak and underprivileged patients in Maharashtra. In the Konkan Division alone, financial assistance totaling ₹25.86 crore has been extended to 2,738 patients over the past seven months.

Following the directive of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, a paperless and digital system has been implemented, along with the establishment of district-level cells, eliminating the need for patients to visit Mantralaya (state secretariat). Patients are first encouraged to benefit from schemes like Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, National Child Health Programme, or charitable hospitals. If treatment is not possible under these schemes, they may apply for help through affiliated hospitals under the CM Medical Assistance Cell. This ensures efficient use of government schemes and that aid reaches those truly in need, said Rameshwar Naik, Head of the CM Relief Fund and Charitable Hospital Aid Cell.

Financial Assistance for 20 Critical Illnesses

Support is provided for 20 major health conditions, including:

• Cochlear Implants (ages 2–6)
• Heart, liver, kidney, lung, and bone marrow transplants
• Hand and hip replacements
• Cancer surgeries and treatments (chemotherapy/radiation)
• Road accident trauma
• Pediatric surgeries
• Brain and cardiac conditions
• Dialysis
• Bone and joint issues
• Neonatal care
• Burn injuries
• Electrical shock injuries

Required Documents:

• Patient’s Aadhaar card
• Ration card
• Geo-tagged photo (if admitted)
• Income certificate from Tehsildar’s office (income must be below ₹1.6 lakh)
• Relevant medical reports
• Medical expense certificate
• Hospital must be registered in the CM Relief Fund system
• FIR report (for accident victims)
• ZTCC registration receipt (for organ transplant patients)

All documents must be submitted in PDF format to: aao.cmrf-mh@gov.in
For more information, call the toll-free number 1800 123 2211.

Aid Distribution in Konkan (January 1 – July 30, 2025):

Due to the paperless system, district-level units, and other positive reforms, timely assistance is now reaching genuinely needy patients. Under the guidance of CM Devendra Fadnavis, the functioning of the CM’s Relief Fund is transparent and effective. More patients in need will continue to receive help in the future, assured Rameshwar Naik.