The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare ( MoHFW ) has updated the Parliament on the progress of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme ( PMNDP ). The scheme now operates in all 36 States/UTs, covering 751 districts (including 44 linked districts) through 1,856 dialysis centres equipped with 13,535 haemodialysis machines. This update reflects data as on 30 June 2026.
Key Developments (FY 2024‑25 & FY 2025‑26)
- All 36 State/UT governments have submitted proposals for new centres based on gap analysis in their annual Programme Implementation Plans.
- Approvals are recorded in the RoPs of the National Programme Coordination Committee.
- The CRM and senior officer visits continue to monitor operational status; any non‑operational centre is flagged for corrective action.
- State/UTs are responsible for staffing, especially trained dialysis technicians, and for ensuring timely operationalisation of the centres.
Important Facts
As per the annexed table, the cumulative number of centres added in the last two years varies widely. Notable increases include Maharashtra (from 65 to 158 centres) and Assam (from 54 to 74 centres). Several states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand reported no change, indicating either saturation or implementation challenges.
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