Pension Benefit to Sickle Cell Anemia Patients in Jharkhand
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Context | Sickle cell anemia patients in Jharkhand's Khunti district to receive Rs 1,000 monthly pension. |
| Scheme | Swami Vivekananda Nishakt Swawlamban Protsahan Scheme. |
| Department | Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand. |
| Beneficiaries (First Phase) | 9 beneficiaries identified: 3 each from Khunti and Karra, 2 from Murhu, and 1 from Torpa block. |
| Screening Data | 99,165 people screened; 114 carriers and 46 patients of sickle cell anemia-thalassemia disease identified. |
| Disability Criteria for Pension | Patients with 40% or more sickle cell anemia-thalassemia disease. |
| Pension Mechanism | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to beneficiaries' bank accounts. |
| Sickle Cell Disease | - Genetic blood disorder causing abnormal hemoglobin.- Red blood cells become sickle-shaped, leading to complications like pain, infections, anaemia, and strokes.- 30,000-40,000 children born annually in India with the disease. |
| Thalassaemia | - Severe anaemia due to low hemoglobin levels.- Requires lifelong blood transfusions and chelation therapy.- Symptoms include fatigue, paleness, jaundice, delayed growth, and facial bone deformities. |