Kidney Care in Tamil Nadu
Kidney transplant, dialysis and the TRANSTAN deceased-donor programme in Tamil Nadu — the home state of CMC Vellore.
NOTTO / THOTA-adopted state
Government schemes & coverage
TRANSTAN
State transplant authority coordinating a leading deceased-donor programme.
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.
Tamil Nadu pioneered deceased-donor transplantation in India through TRANSTAN and runs one of the country’s most mature transplant programmes. CMC Vellore, in this state, is among India’s most established academic medical institutions.
Kidney care access in this state
Patients benefit from strong public and private services, with TRANSTAN coordinating deceased-donor allocation and Ayushman Bharat covering eligible families.
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.