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Kidney care 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 JIPMER.
Kidney care access here
Patients benefit from JIPMER and private facilities.
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.