Varanasi Sees ₹191.12 Crore Aid Approved For 11,219 Beneficiaries Under CM's Discretionary Fund Since 2017
Varanasi, September 30: When illness knocks at the door, it is not just the body that suffers, but the entire family begins to fall apart. Savings are exhausted, the burden of debt increases and at times, even family members are unable to help. In such difficult times, the Yogi government stands with families in need like a caring guardian. In Varanasi, from May 2017 to September 8, 2026, the…
Varanasi has received ₹191.12 crore aid for 11,219 beneficiaries since 2017 under the Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund. The fund, which the Yogi government has been utilizing, provides financial assistance to families facing serious illnesses or accidental injuries. This assistance aims to alleviate the financial burden that prevents families from accessing necessary medical treatment.
In Varanasi alone, 11,219 beneficiaries received this aid between May 2017 and September 8, 2026. The fund covers expenses related to treatments for serious illnesses like cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, and brain tumors, as well as accidents and the death of the family's primary earner. The district administration is working to ensure that assistance reaches the eligible families in a timely and transparent manner.
One beneficiary, a weaver family from Jaitpura, shared how the fund helped their 54-year-old father receive treatment for a serious illness, saving his life. Another beneficiary, Shilpi from Puari Kala village, received assistance for surgery to remove a brain tumor, improving her health significantly. For many families, this financial support has been a lifeline in times of crisis, providing crucial aid when they would otherwise struggle to afford medical treatments.
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