Kidney Care in Puducherry
Kidney transplant, dialysis and government schemes in Puducherry.
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.
Puducherry has access to nephrology services, including the JIPMER tertiary centre.
Kidney care access in this state
Patients benefit from JIPMER and private facilities.
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.