​Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) Scheme

  • Recently, the Delhi High Court raised concerns about the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme's qualifying criteria and limits, specifically the low-income barrier and the availability of treatment assistance for chronic conditions like kidney transplants.
  • RAN scheme was established in 1997 as a central sector scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to economically disadvantaged patients suffering from life-threatening diseases such as heart, kidney, liver ailments, cancer, and specified rare diseases.
  • The scheme operates under an umbrella structure with three distinct components, each focused on providing financial aid for specific medical conditions at designated government healthcare institutions.
  • The scheme primarily targets economically disadvantaged patients living ....
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