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Maharashtra Launches Public Relief Society to Fund Expensive Medical Care and Disaster Aid
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🗓 03 Nov 2026, 07:47 PM
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The state government has announced the creation of a Public Relief Society aimed at providing financial help for costly medical treatments and disaster relief.
The state government has announced the creation of a Public Relief Society (PRS) to help citizens with expensive medical procedures and to provide assistance during natural disasters.
The PRS will pool funds from public donations, corporate contributions and government allocations, and will collaborate with hospitals, NGOs and relief agencies.
By offering financial support, the society aims to reduce the burden of out‑of‑pocket expenses for patients and to strengthen community resilience against floods, landslides and other calamities.
A board of trustees appointed by the state will oversee the PRS, ensuring transparent use of funds and timely disbursement to beneficiaries.
The PRS will pool funds from public donations, corporate contributions and government allocations, and will collaborate with hospitals, NGOs and relief agencies.
By offering financial support, the society aims to reduce the burden of out‑of‑pocket expenses for patients and to strengthen community resilience against floods, landslides and other calamities.
A board of trustees appointed by the state will oversee the PRS, ensuring transparent use of funds and timely disbursement to beneficiaries.