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Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam

Tamil Nadu government · ongoing · since 2021

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam is a Tamil Nadu government scheme dating from 2021; its current status is ongoing. Doorstep healthcare for elderly (65+), bedridden, and differently abled patients. Medical teams visit homes for basic examination, diagnostics, and medicine delivery.

↗ Official source — nhm.tn.gov.in

Status
ongoing
Started
2021
Budget / outlay
₹500 crore/year approx. (TN Budget allocation for doorstep health services)
Reach
Govt. reported: 1.86 crore+ people covered in four years (2024), ~2 crore by late 2025; doorstep BP/diabetes screening, palliative care and medicine delivery.
Run by
Tamil Nadu government
Official source
nhm.tn.gov.in
Last verified
Jun 2026

Projects & Initiatives 1 ongoing

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam
Ongoing
Budget₹500 crore/year approx. (TN Budget allocation for doorstep health services)
ReachGovt. reported: 1.86 crore+ people covered in four years (2024), ~2 crore by late 2025; doorstep BP/diabetes screening, palliative care and medicine delivery.
Since 2021 · Doorstep healthcare for elderly (65+), bedridden, and differently abled patients. Medical teams visit homes for basic examination, diagnostics, and medicine delivery.

Frequently asked questions

What is Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam?

Doorstep healthcare for elderly (65+), bedridden, and differently abled patients. Medical teams visit homes for basic examination, diagnostics, and medicine delivery.

What is the official website of Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam?

The official source for Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam is nhm.tn.gov.in.

When did Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam start?

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam dates from 2021.

What is the current status of Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam?

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam is ongoing.

What is the budget of Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam?

₹500 crore/year approx. (TN Budget allocation for doorstep health services)

How many people has Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam reached?

Govt. reported: 1.86 crore+ people covered in four years (2024), ~2 crore by late 2025; doorstep BP/diabetes screening, palliative care and medicine delivery.

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