The Gruha Arogya Yojana is Karnataka’s flagship public health programme. It takes screening and treatment for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to people’s homes. Launched in October 2024, the Gruha Arogya Scheme began as a pilot in Kolar district. It has since been extended to every district in the state.
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Aim of Gruha Arogya Yojana, Karnataka
The main goal of the Gruha Arogya Yojana is to detect NCDs early, before they cause serious complications or premature death. Many people in Karnataka, especially in rural areas, skip check-ups because of distance, cost or fear. By sending trained health workers to each household, the Gruha Arogya Scheme removes those barriers. It also supports the national target of cutting premature NCD deaths by one-third by 2030
Highlights of the scheme
| Feature | Details |
| Name | Gruha Arogya Yojana |
| Launched by | Government of Karnataka, on 24 October 2024 |
| Pilot district | Kolar |
| Current coverage | All districts of Karnataka |
| Target group | People aged 30 years and above |
| Conditions covered | 14 NCDs, including diabetes, hypertension and oral, breast and cervical cancers |
| Funding | Rs 185 crore for the statewide rollout (15th Finance Commission and KSMSCL funds) |
| Treatment | Protocol medicines free of cost |
Benefits of Gruha Arogya Yojana
- Healthcare at your doorstep: Community Health Officers, Primary Health Care Officers and ASHA workers visit homes, so people need not travel for basic screening.
- Wider screening: The pilot covered only diabetes, hypertension and three cancers. The expanded programme now covers 14 NCDs, including conditions of the liver, lungs and kidneys, plus sleep apnoea. Some reports put the figure at 13, so check the latest official notice.
- Free medicines: Once a disease is confirmed, protocol drugs are provided free at the nearest Ayushman Arogya Mandir.
- Digital health records: Beneficiaries can be issued ABHA IDs, which link their health records and make them accessible in an emergency.
- Regular follow-up: Monthly camps at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs help patients stay on treatment.
Important aspects of the Scheme
The Gruha Arogya Scheme works in phases. The first phase is door-to-door screening and counselling. The second focuses on follow-up and long-term management of diagnosed patients. The state has approved funds for medicines and equipment such as strips and lancets for diabetes testing, pap smear kits, colposcopy tools, diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy screening, and sleep apnoea diagnostic machines. Patients needing specialised care are referred onward, and those eligible can use the Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka health card. The initial plan was to screen over three crore people aged 30 and above.
Eligibility criteria for the Gruha Arogya Scheme
- You must be a resident of Karnataka.
- You must be 30 years of age or older.
- No income limit or enrollment is required for screening.
- Free protocol medicines are given to those diagnosed with a covered condition.
How to apply for Gruha Arogya Yojana
- Karnataka’s Gruha Arogya Yojana does not require an application form.
- Health teams conduct door-to-door screening of residents aged 30 and above.
- Screening covers hypertension, diabetes, common cancers, sleep-apnoea risk and mental-health concerns.
- Keep your household available on the locally notified screening days; schedules can vary by area and implementation phase.
- If a condition is suspected, visit the nearest Ayushman Arogya Mandir or Primary Health Centre for confirmation, treatment and follow-up.
- Free medicines may be provided to eligible people with diabetes or hypertension.
- If your home was not visited, contact your ASHA worker or nearest PHC/AAM and ask for non-communicable disease (NCD) screening.
FAQs
1. What is the Gruha Arogya Yojana?
It is a Karnataka government programme that provides free doorstep screening and treatment support for NCDs.
2. Is there an application process for the Gruha Arogya Scheme?
No. Health workers visit households directly. You can also approach your local Ayushman Arogya Mandir.
3. Who can benefit?
Residents of Karnataka aged 30 and above.
4. Which diseases are covered under the scheme?
Diabetes, hypertension, oral, breast and cervical cancers, and other NCDs. Official reports cite 13 to 14 conditions in total.
5. Are medicines free?
Yes, protocol medicines are provided free at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs after diagnosis.
6. Is the scheme available statewide?
Yes. After the Kolar pilot, it was extended to all districts in 2025.
