WBSISHUSATHI

Sishu Saathi

“Sishu Saathi”, a scheme of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal as part of the Rastriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) under National Health Mission is meant to treat Indian children of 0-18 years age group with zero out of pocket expenditure.

राज्य नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: पश्चिम बंगाल

नोडल विभाग: Health and Family Welfare Department

योजना किसके लिए: Family

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

योजना प्रारंभ तिथि: 2013-08-21

श्रेणियाँ: स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण, सामाजिक कल्याण और सशक्तिकरण

उप-श्रेणियाँ: Children’s health and immunization, Disease and conditions, Health care providers and access

लक्षित लाभार्थी: All

टैग: Sishu Saathi, Social Welfare, Financial Assistance, Child Health

विवरण

The 'Sishu Saathi' scheme is a healthcare initiative launched by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal, that aims to provide free treatment to children needing heart surgeries. Partnering with both government and private hospitals, the scheme ensures that children up to the age of 12, diagnosed with heart conditions, receive free surgery and related care.

लाभ

- Health Screening in Schools: Free health check-ups in government schools to detect heart ailments at an early stage among children. - Free Cardiac Surgeries: Completely free cardiac surgeries for children up to 12 years of age who are diagnosed with heart ailments, ensuring no financial burden on families

Health Screening in Schools: Free health check-ups in government schools to detect heart ailments at an early stage among children. - Free Cardiac Surgeries: Completely free cardiac surgeries for children up to 12 years of age who are diagnosed with heart ailments, ensuring no financial burden on families.

पात्रता

All children from 0 to 18 years are eligible.
Applicable to children residing in both rural and urban areas of West Bengal.
There is no income criterion; the scheme is open to all children regardless of their family's financial capacity.
The child must be diagnosed with a cardiac ailment requiring surgical intervention.

अपवर्जन

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

Offline

Step 1: Children diagnosed through Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram or other health check-ups are referred for further treatment.
Step 2: Parents or guardians can contact government hospitals or partner private hospitals for free surgery under the scheme.
Step 3: Hospitals handle the registration and approval process for eligible children.

स्पष्टीकरण

myScheme पर प्रकाशित योजना सूचना से अतिरिक्त बिंदु (कानूनी सलाह नहीं)।

What is the "Sishu Saathi" Scheme?: The "Sishu Saathi" Scheme is a health initiative launched by the Government of West Bengal to provide free cardiac surgeries and treatment to children aged 0 to 18 years, irrespective of their financial background.
What is the main objective of the "Sishu Saathi" Scheme?: The main objective of the scheme is to offer free treatment to children with cardiac and congenital conditions, ensuring that no child is denied surgery due to financial constraints.
Who is eligible for the "Sishu Saathi" Scheme?: All children between 0 to 18 years of age, living in rural or urban areas of West Bengal, are eligible for the scheme regardless of their family income.
Which medical conditions are covered under the Scheme?: The scheme primarily covers paediatric cardiac conditions and is being expanded to include surgeries for congenital cataract, cleft lips, and cleft palates.
Are there any income criteria to avail benefits under this scheme?: No, the scheme does not have any income criteria. Children from all economic backgrounds are eligible.
Which hospitals provide treatment under the "Sishu Saathi" Scheme?: Treatment is provided at both government and empanelled private hospitals including BM Birla Heart Research Centre, RN Tagore Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mission Hospital (Durgapur), B.C. Roy Memorial Hospital for Children, and others.
How can a child be identified for treatment under the scheme?: Children are identified through school health screenings under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram or referred by medical professionals from government hospitals.
Does the scheme cover the cost of surgery and post-operative care?: Yes, the West Bengal Government bears all expenses related to the surgery, hospital stay, and post-operative care.
What steps has the government taken to identify children in need of treatment?: The government conducts regular health screenings in schools to identify children with cardiac or congenital issues and refers them for further treatment.
Where can parents apply or seek help for enrolling their child in the scheme?: Parents or guardians can contact government hospitals or partner private hospitals for free surgery under the scheme.

आधिकारिक लिंक

संदर्भ

आवेदन करें

अभी आवेदन करें

Sishu Saathi Social Welfare Financial Assistance Child Health

आधिकारिक आवेदन या कार्यक्रम पोर्टल नए टैब में खुलता है। संदेह हो तो मंत्रालय की साइट पर विवरण सत्यापित करें।

Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Residence Proof
Bank Account Details
Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

Check eligibility criteria
Collect required documents
Fill the application form
Submit the application online or at the relevant office
Track application status

यह पृष्ठ सार्वजनिक व आधिकारिक स्रोतों से योजना सूचना का सार प्रस्तुत करता है। यह कानूनी, वित्तीय या व्यावसायिक सलाह नहीं है; अधूरी या पुरानी हो सकती है; तथा सरकारी अधिसूचनाओं का स्थान नहीं लेती। आवेदन या निर्भरता से पहले पात्रता, लाभ व आवेदन चरण आधिकारिक पोर्टल या परिपत्र पर अवश्य सत्यापित करें।

हिन्दी चुनने पर साइट पर मेनू, बटन, फ़िल्टर और जहाँ उपलब्ध हो श्रेणी नाम हिन्दी में दिखाए जाते हैं। योजना का मुख्य पाठ (शीर्षक, विवरण, पात्रता, दस्तावेज़ आदि) स्रोत की भाषा में रहता है—अक्सर अंग्रेज़ी—जब तक आधिकारिक द्विभाषी या हिन्दी संस्करण उपलब्ध न हो।