Kidney Care in Bihar
Kidney transplant, dialysis and government schemes in Bihar.
Deceased-donor transplant framework not fully adopted
Government schemes & coverage
Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY)
Up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for dialysis and kidney transplant at empanelled hospitals.
PMNDP (National Dialysis Programme)
Free or subsidised dialysis at public hospitals, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
Bihar has limited kidney-care infrastructure, with most services in Patna.
Kidney care access in this state
Living-donor transplant is the main pathway. Ayushman Bharat and PMNDP provide subsidised dialysis.
How to seek help
Confirm your scheme eligibility at a nearby government or empanelled hospital, and request a kidney function test if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history. The Department of Nephrology at Civil Hospital Ahmedabad can help guide next steps.