Government launches Niramaya health insurance scheme

Published on Feb 21, 2025

DIMAPUR — Aimed at improving access to healthcare and support services to individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has launched the Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme administered by the National Trust.
An update from the department of Health and Family Welfare informed that Niramaya scheme ensures comprehensive coverage, offering up to INR1 lakh annually to eligible beneficiaries for hospitalisation, therapy, corrective surgeries and alternative medicines.
To avail the benefits, one must enroll and register with the National Trust. It informed that documents such as disability certificate having UDID card or UDID enrollment number with PWD certificate, address proof, income certificate (for above poverty line), enrolment fee payment proof would be required for registration.
The enrolment and application must be facilitated through any registered organisation (RO) registered with the National Trust. The registered organisations (RO) in Nagaland are Care and Support Society in Mokokchung near DC Office (9436017611), Cherry Blossoms Society in Kohima at Lerie Chazou near CRPF camp (8974028113) and Jo Foundation in Kohima at Agri Colony (9436000597).