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Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme Crosses 2 Crore Beneficiaries in TN

Tamil Nadu's flagship doorstep healthcare delivery initiative achieves a monumental milestone in public health outreach across rural and urban districts.

5 October 2026VizhiTN Governance & Policy Desk5 min read
Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Scheme Crosses 2 Crore Beneficiaries in TN
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Why this matters to Tamil Nadu

Provides uninterrupted doorstep medical refills and physiotherapy for elderly and bedridden patients. Drastically reduces out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for low-income rural households. Strengthens grassroots public health infrastructure through dedicated women health volunteers.

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Key Highlights

Essential facts and key takeaways

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Total Beneficiaries: Over 2.10 Crore Citizens
Nodal Agency: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of TN
Key Services: Doorstep medicine delivery, physiotherapy, and palliative care
Operational Reach: All 38 districts across rural and urban settlements

Timeline

Chronological developments

4 events
1
August 2021
Scheme officially launched by Chief Minister in Krishnagiri
2
June 2023
Milestone of 1 crore beneficiaries crossed
3
October 2026
Aggregate outreach surpasses 2.10 crore citizens statewide
4
December 2026
Planned rollout of advanced digital health monitoring tools

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