PM National Dialysis Programme

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Last verified: 27 May 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

What is PM National Dialysis Programme?

Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) is a centrally-funded health scheme launched in 2016 under the National Health Mission to provide free haemodialysis services to Below Poverty Line (BPL) patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) at government district hospitals. India has 2.2 lakh new CKD patients requiring dialysis annually, but <10% could access affordable dialysis before PMNDP. Cost of dialysis in private: ₹1,500-3,000 per session, 3 sessions/week = ₹18,000-36,000/month — unaffordable for BPL families. Under PMNDP: PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model: Private dialysis service providers set up dialysis centres inside government district hospitals and provide dialysis free to BPL patients (cost borne by NHM). Non-BPL patients also access at subsidized rates. Currently 5,000+ dialysis machines operational across 800+ district hospitals. Over 20 lakh dialysis sessions provided annually to 75,000+ BPL patients.

PM National Dialysis Programme — Quick Overview

Scheme Name	Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme 2026 — Free Dialysis for BPL Kidney Patients
Launched By	Government of India
Launch Year	2016
Benefit	Free haemodialysis for BPL patients (3 sessions/week × 52 weeks = 156 sessions/year = value ~₹2.34 lakh/year free) + Subsidized for non-BPL at government district hospitals + 800+ dialysis centres nationwide
Category	Health
Last Verified	27 May 2026
Official Portal	https://nhm.gov.in

Benefits of PM National Dialysis Programme

Free haemodialysis for BPL patients (3 sessions/week × 52 weeks = 156 sessions/year = value ~₹2.34 lakh/year free) + Subsidized for non-BPL at government district hospitals + 800+ dialysis centres nationwide

Who is Eligible for PM National Dialysis Programme?

✓BPL (Below Poverty Line) patients with Chronic Kidney Disease requiring haemodialysis
✓BPL certificate or Ration Card or PM-JAY card as income proof
✓Above-BPL patients also access dialysis at subsidized rates (lower than private)
✓Any Indian patient at a government district hospital with functioning PMNDP centre
✓PM-JAY cardholders: Dialysis also covered under Ayushman Bharat at empanelled hospitals

Documents Required for PM National Dialysis Programme

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How to Apply for PM National Dialysis Programme Online?

1Visit nearest government District Hospital or Medical College — ask for PMNDP dialysis centre
2Consult nephrologist/physician → get prescription for haemodialysis
3Submit BPL proof at dialysis centre → registered as PMNDP beneficiary
4Dialysis scheduled 3 times/week (4-hour sessions each) at the PMNDP centre — free for BPL
5For nearest centre: Call NHM toll-free 1800-180-1104 or check nhm.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions — PM National Dialysis Programme

Is dialysis completely free under PMNDP for BPL patients?−

Yes — for BPL patients, haemodialysis at PMNDP centres in government district hospitals is completely free. This includes: dialysis machine usage, disposables (dialyser, tubing, needles), dialysis fluid, nursing staff charges, and basic blood tests (monthly HB/creatinine monitoring). NOT included free: erythropoietin injections (for dialysis-related anaemia — typically ₹500-1,500/injection, 2-4/month), iron infusions, blood transfusions. These may be available free at some government hospitals from their drug budget. Ask the nephrologist about all available free medicines.