A local court in Madhya Pradesh has ordered the Centre and the State government to provide Rs 1 crore for the treatment of a young girl from Indore, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder. The court’s decision comes after the girl’s family approached the court, pleading for financial assistance to save their daughter’s life.
The family’s plea has sparked a debate on the State’s and Centre’s responsibility towards providing medical aid to those who cannot afford it. The court’s order has also raised questions about the accessibility of quality healthcare to the underprivileged sections of society.
Girl’s Condition Critical
The 13-year-old girl, who has not been named, suffers from a rare genetic disorder that has left her with multiple health complications. Her family has been struggling to pay for her treatment, which is estimated to be in the range of Rs 5-7 crore. The court’s decision to order the Centre and the State to provide Rs 1 crore is a significant relief for the family.
However, the family’s lawyer has stated that the amount is still not enough to cover the total cost of treatment. The lawyer has also expressed concerns that the Centre and the State may not provide the funds, which would leave the family with no option but to take the matter to the Supreme Court.
The girl’s family hails from a humble background and has been struggling to make ends meet. The father, who is a daily wage labourer, has been taking loans from friends and family to pay for his daughter’s treatment. The court’s order has given the family a glimmer of hope, but they are still uncertain about their daughter’s future.
Centre and State’s Response
The Centre and the State government have been tight-lipped about the court’s order. However, sources have revealed that the Centre has agreed to provide Rs 50 lakh for the girl’s treatment, while the State government has agreed to provide Rs 20 lakh. The Centre and the State have also agreed to bear the cost of the girl’s air travel to the hospital in Delhi, where she will undergo treatment.
However, the girl’s family is still waiting for the Centre and the State to release the funds. The family’s lawyer has stated that the Centre and the State have been dragging their feet on the issue, which has left the family in a state of uncertainty.
The court’s order has also raised questions about the Centre and the State’s commitment to providing medical aid to those who cannot afford it. The Centre and the State have a responsibility to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible to all, regardless of their financial status.
What’s Next?
The girl’s family is still waiting for the Centre and the State to release the funds. The family’s lawyer has stated that they will take the matter to the Supreme Court if the Centre and the State fail to provide the funds. The court’s order has also raised questions about the Centre and the State’s commitment to providing medical aid to those who cannot afford it.
The Centre and the State have a responsibility to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible to all, regardless of their financial status. The government’s response to the court’s order will be closely watched, and it remains to be seen whether the Centre and the State will live up to their responsibility.
In the meantime, the girl’s family is holding on to hope that their daughter will receive the treatment she needs to survive. The court’s order has given them a glimmer of hope, but they are still uncertain about their daughter’s future.