Lucknow, May 17 (PTI) Over Rs 1344 crore of financial aid has been provided to 66,874 individuals who sought financial assistance from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in 2024-25, the state government said in a statement on Saturday.

This included Rs 166 crore for 7,570 cancer patients and Rs 33.12 crore for 1,729 kidney patients, covering treatment, transplants, and post-care support, it said.

In addition to medical aid, the government also extended financial support for victims of fire accidents, dependents of the deceased, marriages of daughters, educational expenses, and more, it said.

Whether during Janata Darshan in Gorakhpur or Lucknow, through letters from public representatives, or appeals from patients and their families, CM Adityanath listened to all and provided assistance after assessing the needs, according to the statement.

The UP CM also ensured that the government provided aid to fire victims, accident survivors, dependents of the deceased, and for the marriage of daughters, it added. PTI NAV NB NB

Government financial assistance provided after needs assessment for medical treatment and various social relief categories. Provision of government financial assistance to individuals across medical and social categories through assessed appeals. Assistance was allocated for medical needs - including cancer and kidney treatment, transplants, and post care support - and for fire and accident victims, dependents of the deceased, marriage expenses, and educational costs. Requests were channelled via public hearings, written representations, and individual appeals; each application underwent needs assessment before disbursement, reflecting an administrative framework combining outreach mechanisms with individualized eligibility evaluation and targeted relief.