Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

For children living with thalassemia, regular blood transfusions can become a lifelong part of treatment, creating both medical and financial challenges for their families. The Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) was introduced in 2017 to help eligible children from economically weaker families access a potentially curative bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Under the scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh per eligible child is provided for the approved transplant treatment, with the assistance released directly to the performing hospital.

The scheme is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The programme is designed to reduce the financial barrier faced by families who cannot afford the high cost of transplant treatment and to expand access to specialised care through selected transplant centres.

For thalassemia cases, the scheme primarily covers children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia who meet the prescribed medical and financial conditions. The official eligibility criteria specify an age limit of 12 years for these cases and a family income ceiling of ₹8 lakh per year. A suitable HLA-matched donor and other clinical conditions prescribed under the scheme are also required. The programme has additionally been expanded to cover Aplastic Anaemia and Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) cases, subject to their respective eligibility conditions.

The financial assistance is intended for the transplant procedure rather than as a recurring cash benefit. After an application is submitted, the case goes through document scrutiny and medical evaluation, followed by examination and recommendation by the designated screening mechanism and approval under the scheme process. Once approved, the beneficiary coordinates with the empanelled transplant hospital for the treatment.

If you are also looking for broader healthcare assistance, you can read about the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which provides health coverage and cashless treatment benefits to eligible beneficiaries.

Scheme Benefits

The Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana provides financial support to eligible children who require bone marrow or stem cell transplantation. The main benefit is aimed at reducing the high treatment cost for families who may otherwise struggle to afford the procedure.

• Eligible beneficiaries can get financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh for an approved bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
• The assistance is provided towards an approved bone marrow transplant and is not a monthly or recurring cash benefit or recurring financial benefit.
• The scheme primarily supports children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia who meet the prescribed eligibility and medical conditions.
• Aplastic Anaemia cases are also covered under the expanded scheme, subject to the separate eligibility criteria.
• Eligible Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) transplant cases can also receive support under the applicable scheme conditions.
• The financial assistance is transferred directly to the performing transplant hospital, rather than being paid as cash to the beneficiary.
• Treatment is provided through empanelled transplant centres selected under the scheme, giving eligible families access to specialised transplant facilities.
• The scheme helps reduce the financial burden associated with a potentially curative transplant for eligible children from families with limited income

Eligibility Requirements

Before applying for the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana, families should check the age, income, disease, donor and medical conditions prescribed under the scheme. The eligibility requirements differ for thalassemia, MUD and Aplastic Anaemia cases.

• For transfusion-dependent thalassemia cases, the patient must be 12 years of age or younger.
• The annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
• The patient should have transfusion-dependent thalassemia and require a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
• For related-donor thalassemia cases, the patient should have a 100% HLA-matched sibling donor, with a minimum 6/6 match.
• The patient should not fall under Class IIIB as specified in the scheme's medical eligibility criteria.
• The liver size should be less than 5 cm below the costal margin, as prescribed in the eligibility criteria.
• Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) cases are also covered, subject to the applicable HLA-matching and other scheme conditions.
• For Aplastic Anaemia cases, the patient can be up to 18 years of age, subject to the separate medical eligibility conditions.
• For Aplastic Anaemia, severe Aplastic Anaemia must be established through the required bone-marrow examination at a bone marrow transplant centre.
• An appropriate HLA-matched related donor is required for eligible Aplastic Anaemia cases, as specified under the scheme guidelines.
• Applicants must provide the medical reports, income documents and donor-related reports required for scrutiny and approval.
• Final eligibility is subject to examination, recommendation and approval under the TBSY process.

Meeting the basic conditions does not by itself guarantee financial assistance. Each case is examined according to the applicable TBSY guidelines before approval is granted.

Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana Hospital List

Treatment under TBSY is carried out through transplant centres selected under the scheme. The network has expanded substantially since the programme began, giving eligible patients access to specialised bone marrow transplant facilities in different parts of India.

The latest Government of India update reports that TBSY has expanded to 21 empanelled hospitals. Families should check the official Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana Selected Transplant Centres list for the current hospital details before making treatment arrangements.

The empanelled network includes major transplant centres such as AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Tata Medical Center Kolkata, PGIMER Chandigarh, SGPGI Lucknow, Narayana Health Bengaluru and other selected institutions.

Since the empanelled network can be updated by the implementing agency, applicants should rely on the current Coal India TBSY portal rather than an old hospital list published on a third-party website.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep the necessary medical, identity, income and donor-related documents ready before submitting a Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana application. The exact documents may vary depending on the patient's condition and the transplant requirements.

• Patient's Aadhaar card or other valid identity proof.
• Proof of date of birth or age of the patient.
• Family income certificate showing annual income of ₹8 lakh or less.
• Medical records confirming transfusion-dependent thalassemia, where applicable.
• Recent medical reports and treatment records related to the patient's condition.
• Bone marrow examination reports for eligible Aplastic Anaemia cases.
• HLA typing and matching report of the patient and proposed donor.
• Donor's identity and relationship proof, where a related donor is involved.
• Required clinical assessment and transplant-related reports from the concerned hospital.
• Any additional documents or medical reports requested during application scrutiny.

Applicants should ensure that the documents are complete and legible. The concerned hospital or TBSY authorities may request additional records for medical evaluation and approval of the case.

Steps to Apply

Applying for the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana involves medical verification, document scrutiny and approval before the transplant can be supported. The process is designed so that the patient's medical eligibility is checked first and the case is then moved through the prescribed screening and approval stages.

• Start by discussing the patient's case with a bone marrow transplant centre and complete the required medical assessment, including HLA testing and donor matching.
• For eligible cases, the application can be initiated through the Coal India Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) portal. The portal provides a dedicated Patient Login along with access to the scheme's General Guidelines.
• Keep the patient's medical records, income proof, HLA matching report, identity documents and other supporting papers ready before submitting the case. This helps avoid delays when the application is scrutinised.
• After submission, the application is examined by Thalassemics India, which acts as the screening and application-support partner under the scheme.
• If any information or document is missing, the applicant is informed and the required documents must be provided before the case can move ahead.
• Once the application is complete, it is placed before the designated Screening Committee for examination and recommendation.
• Cases recommended through the screening process are sent for approval under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
• After approval, the patient or family coordinates with the concerned empanelled transplant hospital to schedule the bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
• The approved financial assistance is provided to the performing hospital according to the scheme's prescribed procedure. The transplant is then carried out by the hospital, subject to the patient's medical fitness and treatment plan.
• After completion of the treatment and the required formalities, the TBSY application is closed as per the scheme process.

Families can also approach an empanelled transplant hospital, Thalassemics India, Coal India Limited or its subsidiaries for guidance on initiating a case. Since TBSY involves medical screening and government approval, applicants should confirm the latest procedure and document requirements before submitting their application.

What Happens After Submitting a Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana Application?

Submitting an application is only the beginning of the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana process. The case passes through medical and documentary scrutiny before approval is issued, so families should remain prepared to provide additional information if required.

1. The submitted case and supporting documents are scrutinised by the designated scheme partner.
2. If any information is incomplete, the applicant may be asked to provide the missing documents or reports.
3. The completed case is placed before the Screening Committee for examination and recommendation.
4. The recommended case proceeds for approval under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
5. After approval, the patient coordinates with the concerned empanelled hospital for the transplant.
6. The transplant is performed by the hospital according to the patient's medical treatment plan.
7. The case is closed after completion of the required treatment and scheme formalities.

Because transplant treatment is medically time-sensitive, families should respond promptly whenever the hospital or scheme authorities request additional reports or documents.

Relevant Links

• Official Website of Coal India Limited – Official Website
• Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) Portal
• Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana General Guidelines
• Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana Eligibility Criteria
• Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana Application Process Flow Chart
• Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana Selected Transplant Centres
• Latest Government Update on TBSY – September 2026

Contact Information

Coal India Limited (CIL), Ministry of Coal, Government of India

• Phone: 0332324 4076
• Email: @email
• Address: Coal Bhawan, Premise No-04 MAR, Plot No-AF-III, Action Area-1A, Newtown, Rajarhat, Kolkata – 700156

For scheme-related assistance, applicants should first use the TBSY portal and coordinate with the concerned empanelled transplant hospital. For official medical-department contact, Coal India's current contact directory lists the Medical Department at 0332324 4076 and [email protected].