Prime Minister National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP)

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has emerged as a major public health challenge, requiring early detection, continuous monitoring, and timely treatment to prevent progression to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Patients with ESRD require lifelong dialysis, often facing challenges such as frequent hospital visits, disruption to work or education, and substantial out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE).

Recognizing the growing burden of kidney disease, Tamil Nadu has prioritized equitable access to affordable dialysis services across the State. Through strategic expansion of dialysis infrastructure, the State has emerged as one of the leading performers in India in terms of haemodialysis availability, ensuring services reach both urban and rural populations.

Under the Prime Minister National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), dialysis services have been strengthened across Government Medical College Hospitals, District Headquarters Hospitals, Taluk and Non-Taluk Hospitals, with additional centres functioning through Public–Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements in the Greater Chennai Corporation and Chengalpattu.