Cancer patient gets grant from PM's National Relief Fund
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 14 2024:
Responding to an appeal made by Union Minister of State for Education and External Affairs, Dr Rajkumar Ranjan, Prime Minister has approved a grant of Rs 3 lakh for Swasteeka Moirangthem,, a cancer patient.
The grant was approved for sanction from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
The grant comes in direct response to a "heartfelt" appeal made by Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, in a letter dated January 1 last, said the office of the MoS in a statement.
This grant was earmarked for surgery and treatment costs of Swasteeka Moirangthem.
"The grant, which has been directly remitted to the hospital account concerned, signifies a quick and effective Governmental action, reflecting the ethos of empathy, inclusivity, and support that forms the cornerstone of Modi's Guarantee," said the statement.