Consider hiking annual income limit for Mittayi scheme: SHRC
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has recommended that the government increase the income eligibility limit for the 'Mittayi' scheme, which provides free treatment for children with Type 1 diabetes. The commission also suggested expanding medicine access to those over 18.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing efforts to improve healthcare accessibility and financial support for chronic disease management in India.
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Social Justice department to consider favourably the demand to increase the annual income limit of families of children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes for them to be eligible for the Mittayi scheme.
The article reports on a government commission's recommendation in a neutral, objective manner.
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