aims to provide healthcare to all the eligible beneficiaries who are unable to come to the hospitals for screenings or for consultation. Health services and medicines will be delivered at the doorsteps of the deliveries.
| Name of the scheme | TN Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme |
| Launched by | CM MK Stalin |
| Launched on | 5th August 2021 |
| Beneficiaries | The citizens of Tamilnadu |
| Objective | To provide doorstep healthcare facilities |
| Benefits | Medical Services will also be provided with the medicines |
| Budget | Rs. 258 crores |
| Health Care centres | 1172 health sub-centres, 189 primary centres and 50 Community centres |
| Age criteria | 45 years or above |
| Mode of application | Online/ Offline |
| Official Website | Not yet launched |
Benefits of Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme
Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme aims to improve the
health care system. All eligible beneficiaries of the scheme are expected to get healthcare benefits from the scheme.
Public health care workers, volunteers, physiotherapists and
nurses will bring health services to the
doorsteps of the patients under this scheme.
Medical checkups and treatment at home will be ensured for the common people of the state. For patients with hypertension and diabetes, medicines will be handed over by the healthcare workers.
Important Documents
The important documents under this scheme are as follows:-
- Aadhar card
- Residence certificate
- Date of Birth certificate
- Passport size photograph
- Mobile number
Eligibility Criteria for Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme
Persons who are above the age of 45 years and are suffering from different health ailments can avail of the benefits of the scheme. They need not visit the healthcare centres to get the facilities. The facilities will be provided at the doorsteps of the beneficiaries. To be eligible for the scheme, applicants must ensure that they are aged above 45 years and have a permanent residence certificate. People belonging to
Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Madurai, Chennai, Tirunelveli, Tiruchi and
Salem can get their names registered for the scheme.
Steps To Apply For Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme 2022
The first step to apply for
Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme 2022 is as follows. Persons above the age of 45 years and are residents of the above mentioned districts will be screened by the health workers. If they are diagnosed with any
health ailments such as
hypertension and
diabetes, they will be provided with treatment and medication at their
doorsteps. Although the appointment of healthcare workers is already done and the budget has been allocated for the scheme, the application procedure is yet to be decided by the government.
Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme in Tamil Nadu
