What is Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish?
Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish Scheme (literally 'CM Consolation & Joy Scheme') is Karnataka's unique cash assistance programme providing ₹25,000-₹50,000 to BPL families when a family member is hospitalised for serious illness — covering incidental expenses NOT covered by Arogya Karnataka / PM-JAY (food, attendant cost, transport, post-discharge medicines, lost wages). Launched 2016, converged under Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust. One-time cash transfer: ₹25,000 for major surgeries, ₹50,000 for cardiac/cancer/neurosurgery/transplant. Disbursed via DBT within 7-30 days of discharge. 1+ lakh families benefited since launch.
Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Karnataka Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish 2026 — ₹50,000 Hospitalisation Cash Aid |
| State | Karnataka (कर्नाटक) |
| Launched By | Government of Karnataka |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Benefit | ₹25,000–₹50,000 one-time cash for BPL families during serious illness hospitalisation |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://sast.karnataka.gov.in |
ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಸಾಂತ್ವನ ಹರೀಶ್ ಯೋಜನೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಬಿಪಿಎಲ್ ಕುಟುಂಬದ ಸದಸ್ಯರು ಗಂಭೀರ ಕಾಯಿಲೆಗೆ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ದಾಖಲಾದಾಗ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಡಿ ಆವರಿಸದ ಅನಾರ್ಥಿಕ ವೆಚ್ಚಗಳಿಗೆ ₹25,000-₹50,000 ಒಂದು ಬಾರಿ ನಗದು ನೆರವು ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
📌 फायदा: ಗಂಭೀರ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ₹25,000 (ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ) / ₹50,000 (ಹೃದ್ರೋಗ/ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್/ನ್ಯೂರೋ) ಬಿಪಿಎಲ್ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳಿಗೆ
पात्रता:
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಬಿಪಿಎಲ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ (ಅಂತ್ಯೋದಯ/ಆದ್ಯತಾ ಕುಟುಂಬ), ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಎಂಪನೆಲ್ಡ್ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ದಾಖಲಾಗಿ ಗಂಭೀರ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ, ಕನಿಷ್ಠ 3 ದಿನ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ ಅಥವಾ ₹50,000+ ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾ ವೆಚ್ಚ.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ/SAST ಕೌಂಟರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ದಾಖಲಾತಿ ಸಮಯ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ಅಥವಾ ಡಿಸ್ಚಾರ್ಜ್ ನಂತರ 30 ದಿನಗಳ ಒಳಗೆ sast.karnataka.gov.in ನಲ್ಲಿ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ.
Benefits of Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish
✅ ₹25,000–₹50,000 one-time cash for BPL families during serious illness hospitalisation
Who is Eligible for Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish?
- ✓ Karnataka BPL family with valid Antyodaya/Priority Household ration card
- ✓ Family member hospitalised at Arogya Karnataka empanelled hospital for serious illness
- ✓ Serious illnesses: cardiac surgery, cancer, neurosurgery, transplant, major orthopaedic, obstetric complications
- ✓ Min 3 days hospitalisation OR procedure cost above ₹50,000
- ✓ Not received Santwana Harish in last 12 months for same beneficiary
- ✓ Aadhaar-linked bank account
Documents Required for Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish
How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish Online?
- 1On admission to Arogya Karnataka empanelled hospital, approach Arogya Karnataka/SAST counter
- 2Show BPL ration card + Aadhaar + admission summary
- 3Mitra registers case on SAST portal, flags as Santwana Harish eligible
- 4Complete procedure — Arogya Karnataka covers medical cost cashless
- 5On discharge, submit Santwana Harish application form + documents to SAST counter
- 6OR apply online at sast.karnataka.gov.in within 30 days of discharge
- 7SAST verifies eligibility (15-30 days); ₹25K-₹50K credited via DBT
Official Government Portal — Karnataka
sast.karnataka.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Karnataka government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 Apply at hospital SAST desk or sast.karnataka.gov.in within 30 days of dischargeFrequently Asked Questions — Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish
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