Chirayu Yojana Chhattisgarh 2026, Benefits, Eligibility Criteria

Chirayu Yojana was launched in 2014 in the state of Chhattisgarh. It is a joint scheme of the state and the Chhattisgarh government in which free treatment will be provided to children having congenital and serious illnesses who belong to poor and low-income families. Under this scheme, people living in remote areas of Chhattisgarh benefit. The name of this scheme, Chirayu, means long life or good health.

Chirayu Yojana is a very good initiative started by the Chhattisgarh government, in which treatment will be provided to children with congenital and serious illnesses. If any children need any type of medical treatment or need an operation, then it is very costly for a normal family. Now the government will diagnose and identify children who are facing these types of diseases. Initially, screening will be done, and then treatment will start. This whole process is free of cost for the family.

Chirayu Yojana Chhattisgarh

Recently, under this scheme, 40 families have benefited from this scheme in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district. Any severe or rare disease can undergo successful operations. Kids who are facing a medical issue at the time of their birth also get the benefit of this scheme. Families who do not have enough financial support to treat their child or need any type of operation, they will get free treatment under the Chirayu Yojana.

Under this scheme, children who are suffering from various medical conditions like congenital heart defects and hearing impairments will get all the necessary treatments under the scheme. This type of treatment is very expensive and needs financial support. Under this scheme, these types of medical treatments will be covered.

Objective of Chirayu Yojana

Many children are born in Chhattisgarh with rare and congenital diseases, and this is due to the lack of nutrition for the mother, which will affect the newborn. These newborns need treatment at the correct time. To provide them proper medical treatment, the Chhattisgarh government started the Chirayu Yojana. This scheme will help to improve the children’s health and Reduce Child Mortality.

Benefit under the Chirayu Yojana

• For the successful implementation of this scheme, a dedicated Chirayu team is created, who visit different locations and conducts children’s screening. This will be done under the supervision of a medical specialist.
• The screening centres are established in Anganwadi centres, Government schools and Government residential schools.
• This screening is totally free of cost.
• Under this scheme, 35 types of diseases will be covered, in witch heart realted diseased, low vision, Low hearing, vitamin deficiencies, Anemia ect included.
• In case any child has a developmental delay, then it will be treated according to the procedure.
• If any child has any serious issue and needs immediate treatment, then the child will be sent to the nearest hospital.
• This scheme is operated in every block and district of Chhattisgarh.
• Under this scheme, child treatment is completely free of cost.

Eligibility Criteria for Chirayu Yojana

• Children who are born in Chhattisharh are eligible for this scheme.
• Under this scheme, children from age 0 to 18 will be covered for treatment.
• There is no income criteria or caste-based criteria for this scheme.

Diseases Covered under this scheme

• Birth Defect
• Deficiencies
• Childhood Diseases
• Development Delay and Disabilities

How to get the benefit of Chirayu Yojana?

• This is a Scheme in which a government official will do a screening of the children in Chhattisgarh. Families do not need to visit any government official or fill out the form.
• Initially, the Chirayu teams are deployed in blocks, districts, and villages of Chhattisgarh.
• These teams will regularly do screening. Camp-based screening will be conducted in Anagawadi centres, Government schools, Residential schools, etc.
• Health department teams will check children, do screening and identify the children with serious diseases.
• Once a child is identified with any health condition, the Chirayu team do all the diagnostic tests and treatment at zero cost.
• In case any child haivng serious disease and needs immediate treatment will be sent to the nearest hospital. All the expenses will be borne by the government.
• In case you want to know the upcoming Chirayu screening camp in your area, then you can visit the anganwadi centre, government school and ask them about this.

How many people take advantage of this scheme?

• Under the Chhattisgarh Chirayu Yojana, there are 1.76 Lakh Children who get treatment. In this scheme, children who need medical treatment for various diseases.
• Recently, 40 families in the Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district will get treatment.

In Chirayu, children who are suffering from any serious illness and congenital conditions get their bills treated under the scheme. With the help of Mukhyamantri Bal Sandarbh Yojana and Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, free and high-quality medical treatment will be provided to those who need this help. Recently, a boy named Daivik Kumar from Balrampur District received a cochlear implant. This will help him to hear again and give him a new life. This child was suffering from severe hearing impairment at the time for birth. His family is regaurally visit specilists and alos check form other state doctors.

When a Team of RBSK identifies this issue after screening, they inform the family about the free treatment of the boy. After the successful implant surgery, the child is doing very well, and his hearing ability has returned. This scheme gives new life to many children who have these types of issues. Chirayu scheme is a very impressive step start for the CG State government help child every year. In case you have a child and are facing the same issue, then you can contact the RBSK team and share your issue.

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