The Delhi Cabinet on Monday decided to enhance the effectiveness and usefulness of Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) by extended the upper limit of financial assistance for medical treatment under it from Rs. 1.5 lakh at present to Rs. 5 lakh.

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said that the scope of the scheme has been expanded to assist more needy poor people whose lives and livelihood are threatened by disease or any debilitating medical condition.