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Kidney care in Karnataka

NOTTO / THOTA-adopted state

Government schemes & coverage

State transplant subsidy

Government subsidy toward transplant for eligible BPL patients.

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.

Karnataka has a growing kidney-care network concentrated around Bengaluru.

Kidney care access here

Patients can access care through government hospitals and a state subsidy.

How to seek help

Confirm 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. This resource summarises options; treatment decisions belong with a treating clinician.

Educational only. This page is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.