People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Cancer Suraksha Scheme

The Government of Kerala launched the “Cancer Suraksha Scheme” on 1st November 2008 for children below the age of 18 who suffer from cancer and belong to such families which are too poor to afford treatment. This scheme was launched under Kerala Social Security Mission.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Cancer Suraksha Scheme
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Kerala
States and UTsKerala
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsCancer, Patients, Free Treatment, BPL, Hospital

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