KAYAKALP
Introduction
Cleanliness and hygiene in healthcare facilities are essential for preventing infections and ensuring patient safety. Under the principle of “Do No Harm”, maintaining a clean environment is a critical component of quality healthcare delivery.
In Tamil Nadu, the Kayakalp Programme is implemented across all Primary and Secondary healthcare facilities through the Directorate of Medical & Rural Health Services and the Directorate of Public Health & Preventive Medicine.
Objectives of the Programme
- Promote cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control practices
- Recognize and incentivize high-performing health facilities
- Encourage continuous assessment and peer review
- Promote sustainable cleanliness practices linked to better health outcomes
Implementation Coverage
Secondary Care
- 37 District Headquarters Hospitals
- 262 Sub-District Hospitals
Primary Care
- 388 CHCs
- 1415 PHCs
- 39 UCHCs
- 444 UPHCs
Health Sub Centres
- 4848 HSC-HWCs
- 708 Urban HSC-HWCs
- 8141 Total
Number of Awards
- Best two Districts in the State
- Best two CHCs / Sub-District Hospitals
- One PHC in Every district
- Eco-friendly awards (DH & SDH/CHC)
- One Urban CHC
- One UPHC in each clusters
- Three HSC-HWCs in every district
- Commendation awards for facilities scoring above 70%
Award Amount
| Facility Level | Ranked Awards | Certificate of Commendation |
|---|---|---|
| District Hospital | Winner – ₹50 lakh Runner Up – ₹20 lakh Eco-Friendly – ₹10 lakh | ₹3 lakh |
| CHC & SDH | Winner – ₹15 lakh Runner Up – ₹10 lakh Eco-Friendly – ₹5 lakh | ₹1 lakh |
| PHC / Urban PHC | Winner – ₹2 lakh (per district) | ₹50,000 |
| Urban CHC | Winner – ₹15 lakh | ₹1 lakh |
| HSC – HWC | Winner – ₹1 lakh Runner Up I – ₹50,000 Runner Up II – ₹35,000 | ₹25,000 |
Outcome
4758 Facilities
Significant increase from 113 facilities in FY 2016-17 to 4758 in FY 2023-24
2nd Rank in India
Tamil Nadu ranks second as per MoHFW Quality Darpan Report (Dec 2023)
The Kayakalp initiative has successfully fostered a culture of cleanliness, accountability, and continuous improvement across government healthcare facilities in Tamil Nadu.