The National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC)
The National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC), implemented under the National Health Mission, Tamil Nadu, aims to improve the quality of life of individuals living with chronic, life limiting and debilitating illnesses. The programme provides comprehensive, accessible and affordable palliative care services through an integrated approach encompassing pain relief, symptom management, psychosocial support, rehabilitative care and end-of-life care. With the increasing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), cancer and the growing elderly population, NPPC strives to ensure that quality palliative care services are available at both health facility and community levels across the State.