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Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant

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📅 Published: 21 Feb 2026

A health scheme by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for financially poor patients to defray a part of the expenditure on Hospitalization/treatment in Government Hospitals,for life threatening diseases covered under Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN), in cases where free medical facilities aren’t there.

About This Scheme

A health scheme by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for financially poor patients to defray a part of the expenditure on Hospitalization/treatment in Government Hospitals,for life threatening diseases covered under Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN), in cases where free medical facilities are not available. Only those having annual family income up to Rs.1.25,000/- and below are eligible for financial assistance from Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant (HMDG). Under this scheme, Financial assistance is provided towards treatment in Government hospitals including super specialty Government hospitals / institutes.

Benefits

Financial assistance towards treatment in Government hospitals including super specialty Government hospitals / institutes.

Financial Assistance of ₹50,000/- if the estimated cost of treatment is up to ₹1,00,000/- .

Financial Assistance of ₹75,000/- if the estimated cost of treatment is above ₹1,00,000/- & up to ₹1,50,000/-.

Financial Assistance of ₹1,00,000/- if the estimated cost of treatment is above ₹1,50,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must not be an employee of either Central or State Govt.

The applicant must have been Hospitalized / Undergoing Treatment in a Government Hospital (including super specialty Government hospitals / institutes).

The Total Annual Family Income of the applicant must not exceed ₹1,00,000/- per annum.

Application Process

Apply Offline

Apply Now →

Step 1:

The application form can be downloaded from the following link:

https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/4451946500hmdgappl_1_1_0.pdf

Step 2:

Take print of the application form and duly fill the mandatory fields.

Step 3:

The duly filled application needs to be submitted to either of the following: Doctor / HOD / Medical Superintendent of the Hospital.

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Benefits

Financial assistance towards treatment in Government hospitals including super specialty Government hospitals / institutes.
Financial Assistance of ₹50,000/- if the estimated cost of treatment is up to ₹1,00,000/- .
Financial Assistance of ₹75,000/- if the estimated cost of treatment is above ₹1,00,000/- & up to ₹1,50,000/-.
Financial Assistance of ₹1,00,000/- if the estimated cost of treatment is above ₹1,50,000/-.

Application Process

Apply Offline
Apply Now →
Step 1:
The application form can be downloaded from the following link:
https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/4451946500hmdgappl_1_1_0.pdf

Step 2:

Take print of the application form and duly fill the mandatory fields.

Step 3:

The duly filled application needs to be submitted to either of the following: Doctor / HOD / Medical Superintendent of the Hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions

References & Official Links

Scheme Details

Full NameHealth Minister’s Discretionary Grant
Short TitleHMDG
LevelCentral
Scheme ForIndividual
MinistryMinistry Of Health & Family Welfare
CategoriesHealth & Wellness
StatesAll India
GenderAll
AreaBoth
SourcemyScheme.gov.in ↗