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National Policy for Rare Diseases: financial support

National Policy for Rare Diseases: financial support is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Up to ₹50 lakh for treatment of notified rare diseases at a designated Centre of Excellence (government hospital). Who qualifies: Patients with a notified rare disease treated at one of the Centres of Excellence. Applying is free on mohfw.gov.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Health and Family Welfare
Last checked1 November 2026

What do you get under Rare disease support?

Up to ₹50 lakh for treatment of notified rare diseases at a designated Centre of Excellence (government hospital).

Who is eligible for Rare disease support?

  • Patients with a notified rare disease treated at one of the Centres of Excellence.
  • No income limit for the listed disease groups.

Documents needed for Rare disease support

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for Rare disease support

  1. Get diagnosed at a Centre of Excellence; the hospital registers the patient on the rare diseases portal and applies for the funds.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for Rare disease support?

Patients with a notified rare disease treated at one of the Centres of Excellence. No income limit for the listed disease groups.

How much do I get under Rare disease support?

Up to ₹50 lakh for treatment of notified rare diseases at a designated Centre of Excellence (government hospital).

What documents do I need for Rare disease support?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Income certificate; Passport-size photo.

How do I apply for Rare disease support?

Get diagnosed at a Centre of Excellence; the hospital registers the patient on the rare diseases portal and applies for the funds. Official site: https://mohfw.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Rare disease support?

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 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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