Kidney Care in Karnataka
Kidney transplant, dialysis and government support for kidney care in Karnataka.
NOTTO / THOTA-adopted state
Government schemes & coverage
State transplant subsidy
Government subsidy toward kidney 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 in this state
Patients can access care through government hospitals, a state transplant subsidy and Ayushman Bharat.
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 CMC Vellore can help guide next steps.