‘He Is Our Son Too’: CM Vishnu Deo Sai Sanctioned ₹12 Lakh for 10-Year-Old Rimon’s Treatment

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai affectionately holds 10-year-old Rimon Tandon during a meeting with the child and his parents in Raipur on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The Chief Minister sanctioned ₹12 lakh under the Chief Minister’s Special Health Assistance Scheme for Rimon’s treatment for a rare growth hormone deficiency, assuring the family of continued support. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG CMO

Chief Minister’s compassionate intervention brings fresh hope to a farmer’s family in Sakti district as financial assistance is approved for a child battling a rare growth hormone deficiency

Key Highlights

• Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai sanctioned ₹12 lakh for the treatment of 10-year-old Rimon Tandon from Sakti district.
• Assistance approved under the Chief Minister’s Special Health Assistance Scheme.
• Rimon suffers from a rare medical condition identified as Isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency (Type A-1).
• His father, farmer Ajay Kumar Tandon, had been struggling to arrange the money required for treatment.
• CM Sai reassures the family: “He is not only your son, but ours too. Looking after his health is also our responsibility.”
• In a touching moment, Rimon sings a song to thank the Chief Minister for his support.

CM Sai’s Intervention Brings New Hope to Farmer’s Family

Raipur: A ten-year-old boy battling a rare medical condition has found renewed hope after Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai sanctioned ₹12 lakh towards his treatment under the Chief Minister’s Special Health Assistance Scheme. Rimon Tandon, a resident of Dhurkot village in Sakti district, had been facing an uncertain future as his farmer father struggled to arrange the substantial amount required for specialised medical care. The Chief Minister’s intervention on Saturday, October 10, 2026, has brought considerable relief to the family, which had been deeply concerned about meeting the cost of treatment.

The decision came when Rimon, accompanied by his parents, met Chief Minister Sai and explained the difficulties confronting the family.

During the interaction, Sai affectionately lifted the child into his arms and enquired about his health, medical condition and treatment requirements.

After learning about the family’s limited financial resources and the estimated cost of medical care, the Chief Minister directed that ₹12 lakh be sanctioned immediately.

The assistance is intended to enable Rimon to receive the specialised treatment recommended by his doctors.

‘He Is Not Only Your Son, but Ours Too’: CM Sai

The meeting became particularly emotional when Chief Minister Sai reassured Rimon’s parents that they would not have to face their son’s medical difficulties alone.

“He is not only your son, but ours too. Looking after his health is also our responsibility,” the Chief Minister told the family.

He assured the parents that every possible effort would be made to ensure appropriate treatment for their child.

“There will be no shortage of support for Rimon’s treatment. Our government will now take responsibility for ensuring that he receives the necessary medical care,” Sai said.

The Chief Minister further emphasised the state government’s commitment to supporting citizens who require medical assistance but lack the financial resources to obtain it.

He maintained that access to necessary healthcare should not be denied simply because a family cannot afford the cost of treatment.

Rimon Battling Rare Growth Hormone Deficiency

Rimon belongs to Dhurkot village in the Dabhra development block of Sakti district.

According to the information provided by the family and state authorities, he suffers from a rare condition described as Isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency (Type A-1).

The condition involves inadequate production of growth hormone and can affect normal physical growth and development in children.

Doctors have advised specialised medical treatment, with the estimated expenditure placed at approximately ₹12 lakh.

For a family dependent primarily on agricultural income, arranging such an amount had become a major challenge.

The financial burden was particularly distressing because timely access to the recommended treatment was an important concern for Rimon’s parents.

The government assistance has now created an opportunity for the family to pursue the necessary medical care without having to arrange the entire estimated cost independently.

Farmer Father Ajay Kumar Tandon Struggled to Arrange Treatment Costs

Rimon’s father, Ajay Kumar Tandon, earns his livelihood through farming.

With limited income and household responsibilities, he had been unable to arrange the amount required for his son’s specialised treatment.

The family faced two simultaneous concerns: the child’s medical needs and the financial impossibility of meeting the treatment expenses.

Ajay Kumar Tandon expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Sai for responding to the family’s difficulties.

“It was not possible for our family to arrange such a large amount for our son’s treatment. We had been worried about his health and the expenses involved for a long time,” he said.

He added that the Chief Minister had understood their situation and provided assistance when the family needed it most.

“The Chief Minister treated our son’s health concerns as his own. With his support, we now have confidence that our son will receive the treatment he needs. We are deeply grateful to him and the state government for standing with our family during this difficult time,” Tandon said.

A Child’s Song Turns Meeting into an Emotional Moment

Amid discussions about medical treatment and financial assistance, the meeting also witnessed a touching moment.

Rimon, delighted by the Chief Minister’s affectionate interaction and the assurance of support, expressed his gratitude by singing a song.

Sai listened attentively and encouraged the child.

The Chief Minister urged Rimon to concentrate on his studies, remain positive and pursue his dreams.

He also wished him a speedy recovery and a healthy future.

The interaction reflected a personal dimension of the meeting, with the Chief Minister seeking to reassure the child as well as his anxious parents.

Chief Minister’s Special Health Assistance Scheme Offers Financial Support

The Chief Minister’s Special Health Assistance Scheme is intended to help eligible patients and families who face substantial medical expenses arising from serious or complex health conditions.

Such assistance can be particularly important for economically vulnerable households, where the cost of specialised treatment may exceed a family’s annual income.

In Rimon’s case, the sanctioned ₹12 lakh is intended to meet the estimated expenditure on the medical care recommended by doctors.

The scheme seeks to reduce financial barriers to treatment and provide support to families confronting serious health challenges.

The state government has emphasised its commitment to ensuring that financial hardship does not prevent eligible patients from obtaining necessary medical care.

Financial Assistance Offers Relief, Treatment Remains the Priority

The sanction of financial assistance marks an important development for Rimon’s family.

However, the next priority will be ensuring that the child receives the prescribed treatment and appropriate medical follow-up.

While the assistance has addressed a major financial obstacle, the outcome of treatment will depend on medical assessment, the prescribed course of care and the child’s response.

For Ajay Kumar Tandon and his family, the immediate relief lies in knowing that the cost of treatment need no longer remain an insurmountable barrier.

A Farmer’s Family Finds Hope in a Difficult Time

The meeting between Chief Minister Sai and Rimon’s family illustrates the importance of timely financial assistance for households confronting expensive medical conditions.

For a farming family with limited resources, the difference between receiving and being unable to afford treatment can be substantial.

By sanctioning ₹12 lakh, the state government has provided the family with the financial support needed to pursue Rimon’s medical care.

The image of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai holding young Rimon in his arms captures the human dimension of the decision: a child awaiting treatment, parents seeking reassurance and a government intervention that has given the family renewed hope.