Review of the Work of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and Charitable Hospitals Assistance Cell
Information on Assistance Provided to Needy Patients Compiled in Book Form
Mumbai, October 2026: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis released the coffee table book Aarogyadayi Maharashtra at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai. The book presents an overview of the various initiatives undertaken by the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and the Charitable Hospitals Assistance Cell, including financial assistance provided to patients in need.
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Social Justice and Special Assistance Minister Sanjay Shirsat, Minister of State Madhuri Misal, MLA Ravindra Chavan, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister’s Office Lokesh Chandra, Principal Secretary Dr. Shrikar Pardeshi, and Rameshwar Naik, head of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and Charitable Hospitals Assistance Cell, were present on the occasion.
The coffee table book covers the activities of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and the Charitable Hospitals Assistance Cell since December 2024. It documents the Cell’s role, objectives, working procedures, various schemes and initiatives, assistance provided to beneficiaries, and the success stories of patients.
Helping Needy Patients Access Information About Schemes
The book provides information on the procedures followed to extend financial assistance to needy patients through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and charitable hospital schemes.
It includes details of various schemes, relevant laws and rules, eligible beneficiaries, implementation procedures and the functioning of the Cell. This information is expected to help patients in need learn about the available schemes and understand the process for obtaining financial assistance.
Documentation of Activities and Success Stories
The coffee table book includes statistics on the Cell’s operations, details of various initiatives, its expansion at the district level, the response received through public participation, and accounts of the experiences of patients who received assistance and their family members.
It also features articles written by officials of the Cell and other distinguished personalities, editorial messages, congratulatory messages and supplementary information.
The primary objective of the coffee table book is to create wider awareness of the work of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and the Charitable Hospitals Assistance Cell, ensure that information about available schemes reaches needy patients, and document the government’s contribution to patient care.
