Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has provided ₹10 lakh in medical assistance to six-year-old Anup Besra, a resident of Ramgarh district, for treatment of an ear condition requiring a costly medical procedure.
The cheque was issued under the Chief Minister’s Serious Illness Treatment Scheme after the necessary formalities were completed within 48 hours, according to information released by the state government.
Soren is currently in his ancestral village of Nemra in connection with the post-death rituals for his late mother, Rupi Soren. During his stay, residents have been meeting him to seek assistance with various personal and public grievances.
Anup’s Father Seeks Help for Costly Ear Treatment
Anup’s father, Ramkishun Besra, who lives in Bharech Nagar in the Beratanr area of Ramgarh district, had approached the Chief Minister during an earlier visit to Nemra.
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He requested financial assistance for his son’s treatment, explaining that the cost of the required medical care was beyond the family’s means.
According to the information provided by the family, Anup is receiving treatment at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, in Tamil Nadu. Doctors have advised replacing a part of his inner ear, a procedure expected to involve substantial expenses.
After receiving the request, Soren directed officials to complete the necessary formalities for medical assistance.
₹10 Lakh Cheque Issued Within 48 Hours
Following the Chief Minister’s directions, the Ramgarh district administration completed the required procedures, and a cheque for ₹10 lakh was handed over to Anup in Nemra within 48 hours.
The financial assistance was provided under the Chief Minister’s Serious Illness Treatment Scheme to support the child’s medical treatment.
The state government’s account of the case says the assistance followed the family’s request and the subsequent processing of the application by the district administration.
Chief Minister Hears Public Grievances in Nemra
During his stay in Nemra, Soren also met residents who had arrived to present their grievances and seek help.
The Chief Minister listened to their concerns, accepted applications and directed the relevant officials to take steps towards resolving the issues raised.
The meetings took place alongside visits by people arriving to pay their respects to his late mother.
Family Welcomes Medical Assistance
Ramkishun Besra said the financial support would help the family meet the expenses associated with his son’s treatment.
The ₹10 lakh assistance is intended to support Anup’s medical care as he continues treatment at CMC Vellore.
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