Chief Minister’s Relief Fund Assists 6,395 Patients in Pune Division with ₹55 Crore Aid

Mumbai, Aug 2025 : The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund has become a major support system for economically weaker and poor patients across Maharashtra. In the Pune Division alone, financial assistance amounting to ₹54.91 crore has been provided to 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. This has eliminated the need for patients to visit the Mantralaya. Patients are encouraged to first avail benefits under schemes like Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, or charitable hospital schemes. If treatment under these schemes is not feasible, applications can be submitted through hospitals affiliated with the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Fund. This ensures the optimal use of government schemes and directs funds to genuinely needy patients, informed Rameshwar Naik, Head of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and Charitable Hospital Assistance Cell.

Aid for 20 Critical Illnesses

Financial assistance is provided for 20 critical illnesses including cochlear implants (ages 2 to 6), heart, liver, kidney, lung, and bone marrow transplants, hand transplants, hip replacements, cancer surgeries, road accident treatments, pediatric surgeries, neurological disorders, heart diseases, dialysis, cancer (chemotherapy/radiation), ligament repairs, neonatal diseases, knee replacements, burn injuries, and electrical accident treatments.

Required Documents

• Patient’s Aadhaar Card
• Patient’s Ration Card
• Geo-tagged photo of the patient if hospitalized (mandatory)
• Income certificate from Tehsildar’s office (must be less than ₹1.60 lakh)
• Relevant medical reports of the illness
• Certificate of estimated medical expenses
• Hospital must be registered in the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund computer system
• FIR report for accident cases
• ZTCC registration receipt for organ transplant patients
• All documents must be sent in PDF format to aao.cmrf-mh@gov.in
• For further information, contact the toll-free number 9321 103 103

Aid Distribution in Pune Division (January 1 to July 31, 2025)

Due to the implementation of a paperless system, establishment of district-level cells, and various positive reforms, timely assistance is reaching the needy patients. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the operations of the Assistance Cell are being conducted transparently to ensure the funds reach the truly deserving. Efforts will continue to expand this aid to as many needy patients as possible, added Rameshwar Naik.