Port Blair, November 16: Islanders, who are financially not well off, and have been referred by the G B Pant Hospital, Port Blair to hospitals in mainland for medical treatment may seek financial assistance from LG’s Relief Fund. Financial assistance is sanctioned by the Lt Governor depending on the recommendations of Directorate of Health Services, subject to a limit of Rs 1 lakh per case or actual expenditure whichever is less. It is pertinent to mention here that resources (funds) under the LG’s Relief Fund are limited and, hence there is a limit to which financial assistance can be provided.
However, it shall be the endeavour to see that help and assistance is provided to as many people as possible. Applicants seeking financial assistance from the LG’s Relief Fund may submit their applications, directly to the office of Secretary to Lt Governor, Raj Niwas. The application will then be referred to the Directorate of Health Services for his recommendations. Separately, verification on the financial status of the applicant will also be obtained from the Deputy Commissioner of the District. A press communication to this effect has been issued by Raj Niwas today.
