Guides
Practical answers for the questions that come up during a medical emergency or a fundraiser: which helpline to call, which government scheme applies, what documents you need, and what treatment actually costs. Every fact here is sourced from official government portals, linked at the bottom of each guide.
Citizen Rights & Duties
Your Rights During a Police Encounter
What the law actually says about arrest, questioning, and detention in India, and the protections that exist e...
Read guideFree Legal Aid: Who Qualifies Under NALSA
Free legal representation is a legal right for many Indians, not charity. Here's who automatically qualifies,...
Read guideRight to Information: What You Can Ask, and What You Cannot
The RTI Act gives every citizen a legal right to demand information from the government. Here is what it actua...
Read guideConsumer Rights: What to Do When a Company Wrongs You
Bad product, denied refund, or a service that never delivered. Here is what the Consumer Protection Act actual...
Read guideTenant Rights in India: What a Landlord Cannot Do
Renting comes with real legal protections most tenants never learn until a dispute is already underway. Here i...
Read guideEmergency Contacts
Emergency Ambulance Numbers in India: 108, 102, and 112 Explained
108, 102, or 112: which one to call in a medical emergency in India, and what each service actually covers.
Read guideHow to Find a Blood Bank or Blood Donor Fast
When you need blood urgently, government and independent directories can move faster than word of mouth. Here'...
Read guideTele-MANAS: India's 24/7 Mental Health Helpline
A free, government-run mental health helpline available in English and 20 regional languages, every day, all d...
Read guideThe First Hour of a Medical Emergency: A Checklist
What to actually do in the first sixty minutes of a family medical emergency, before the fundraising and the p...
Read guideFinancial Guides
The Real Cost of Dialysis in India and How Families Afford It
Dialysis is a recurring cost, not a one-time bill, and that changes how families need to plan for it. Here's w...
Read guideCancer Treatment Costs in India: A Financial Planning Guide
Cancer treatment costs vary enormously by type, stage, and treatment path. This guide covers what actually dri...
Read guideOrgan Transplant Costs and Financial Assistance Options in India
Transplant costs include far more than the surgery itself. Here's what actually makes up the total, and where...
Read guidePaying for a Child's Heart Surgery: Schemes and Fundraising Options
Congenital heart defects are treatable, and multiple government schemes exist specifically to help families af...
Read guideFundraising Guides
How to Get a Hospital-Issued Medical Estimate Letter
The single most important document for any medical fundraiser. Here's exactly how to request one and what it n...
Read guideSection 80G Tax Deduction on Donations: How It Works and How to Claim It
How the 80G deduction actually works in India: what percentage you can claim, what the receipt needs to show,...
Read guideHow to Write a Medical Fundraiser Story Donors Trust
The campaigns that raise fastest aren't the ones with the most dramatic writing. They're the ones donors can v...
Read guideDocuments You Need Before Starting a Medical Fundraiser
A short, specific checklist of what to have ready before you submit a medical crowdfunding campaign, so verifi...
Read guideUnderstanding Platform Fees: Why 0% Isn't the Same as Free to Run
A 0% platform fee doesn't mean crowdfunding platforms have zero costs. Here's what actually pays for verificat...
Read guideGovernment Schemes
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY: Eligibility, Coverage, and How to Apply
India's flagship health insurance scheme covers up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled hospitals, cas...
Read guideJanani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK): Free Maternal and Newborn Care
A government scheme that entitles every pregnant woman and sick newborn in India to completely free treatment,...
Read guideState Health Insurance Schemes Beyond PM-JAY: What to Check
Several states run their own health coverage on top of, or instead of, PM-JAY. Here's what to ask about if you...
Read guideCGHS and ESIC: Health Coverage for Government and Organized-Sector Employees
If the patient or a family member works for the government or in the organized private sector, CGHS or ESIC ma...
Read guideVolunteer & Blood Donation
Who Can Donate Blood? Eligibility Rules and Common Myths
India needs an estimated 15 million blood units a year and consistently falls short. Here's what actually qual...
Read guideHow to Start a Blood Donation Drive in Your City
Organizing a blood donation drive is more logistics than fundraising. Here's a practical starting checklist.
Read guideA New Volunteer's Guide to Verifying Medical Campaigns
What campaign verification actually involves, for anyone considering volunteering to help review medical docum...
Read guideThese guides are informational, not medical or legal advice. Government scheme rules, helpline numbers, and tax provisions change; always confirm current details on the official source linked in each guide. Looking for verified organizations instead? See the Resource Directory.