What do you get under Snehasparsha?
Money for costly treatment of children up to 18, such as transplants, cancer care and cochlear implants, inside or outside Assam. Snehasparsha Plus gives ₹50,000 once and 36 monthly instalments of ₹2,500 for children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders.
Amounts are upper limits paid as per actual bills, preferably at CGHS rates. The NHM page lists 2,280 children helped from 2013-14 to 2020-21.
Who is eligible for Snehasparsha?
- Children aged 18 or below.
- Family income below ₹5 lakh a year (can be relaxed in exceptional cases with the Health Minister's approval).
- For Snehasparsha Plus: children with cerebral palsy or other neurological disorders, selected after screening by an expert committee.
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- Upper limits per case include: bone marrow transplant ₹13.80 lakh, liver transplant ₹16 lakh, kidney transplant ₹10 lakh, cochlear implant ₹5.35 lakh, blood cancer chemotherapy ₹5 lakh, artificial limbs ₹2 lakh (₹5 lakh if motorised), solid tumours ₹3 lakh, neurological anomalies ₹3 lakh, thalassaemia ₹3 lakh and specialised eye surgery ₹50,000.
- A committee decides the referral hospital and, for bone marrow transplants, whether 100% or 50% of the bill is paid.
Documents needed for Snehasparsha
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How to apply for Snehasparsha
- Download the Snehasparsha application form from the NHM Assam website.
- Attach the child's photo attested by a doctor, attested birth certificate, income certificate (bring the original), residential certificate and the OPD slip, discharge summary or prescription.
- Submit it by hand or post to the Principal or Vice Principal, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Bhangagarh, Guwahati 781032, with "Application for Sneha Sparsha Scheme" written on the envelope.
How to check Snehasparsha status
- Ask the Principal's office at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital about the committee decision.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Snehasparsha?
Children aged 18 or below. Family income below ₹5 lakh a year (can be relaxed in exceptional cases with the Health Minister's approval). For Snehasparsha Plus: children with cerebral palsy or other neurological disorders, selected after screening by an expert committee.
How much do I get under Snehasparsha?
Money for costly treatment of children up to 18, such as transplants, cancer care and cochlear implants, inside or outside Assam. Snehasparsha Plus gives ₹50,000 once and 36 monthly instalments of ₹2,500 for children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders. Amounts are upper limits paid as per actual bills, preferably at CGHS rates. The NHM page lists 2,280 children helped from 2013-14 to 2020-21.
What documents do I need for Snehasparsha?
Passport-size photo; Birth certificate of the child; Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Medical certificate or hospital referral.
How do I apply for Snehasparsha?
Download the Snehasparsha application form from the NHM Assam website. Attach the child's photo attested by a doctor, attested birth certificate, income certificate (bring the original), residential certificate and the OPD slip, discharge summary or prescription. Submit it by hand or post to the Principal or Vice Principal, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Bhangagarh, Guwahati 781032, with "Application for Sneha Sparsha Scheme" written on the envelope. Official site: https://nhm.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf1/schemes81_Sneha_Sparsha_Application_Form_2.pdf
How do I check Snehasparsha status?
Ask the Principal's office at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital about the committee decision.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Snehasparsha?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.