AI SummaryOdisha Government runs the Nirmal Scheme to improve the quality of sanitation, laundry, security, gardening and lift services in public health facilities. The state government has proposed Rs. 370 crore for this health centric scheme to provide better facilities to patients and their attendants at government hospitals.
Odisha Nirmal Scheme 2026 is a key healthcare scheme of the state. It strengthens the ancillary services at all state run government hospitals and district headquarters hospitals. The scheme is still running and the Odisha cabinet has approved its continuation for another five years with an estimated budget of Rs. 5,174.79 crore.
What is Odisha Nirmal Scheme
Odisha Nirmal Scheme provides free ancillary services to people in all state run government hospitals and district headquarters hospitals. The main focus is on basic services like sanitation, security services and quality health care that is affordable for everyone. The scheme strengthens the delivery of proper healthcare services through the public health system.
The state government launched this scheme to upgrade the standards of supplementary services in health care. Special emphasis is given to keep hospitals clean and hygienic. Along with this, the government provides basic services like sanitation, laundry, security and lift services at various public health facilities. The government wants to provide Universal Health Coverage and ensure Health For All.
Around 91% of citizens of Odisha depend on the public sector for health care services. Because of this, the Nirmal Scheme is of great importance for the state.
Odisha Nirmal Scheme Components
There are 3 components for this scheme in Odisha which include clinic establishments, upgradation and procurement of advanced equipment. The first 2 components were launched in the first phase while the 3rd component was launched in the second phase.
Phase 1
In the initial phase, the government set up new clinics at the capital hospital and upgraded the clinics where they already exist.
1st Component - Setting Up of Clinics - Health and Family Welfare Department set up clinics at government hospitals for fast treatment. The newly set up clinics can be for cancer detection, sterility, family welfare, child rehabilitation, child guidance, child welfare and immunization.
2nd Component - Upgradation of Services - In hospitals where such facilities already exist, the state government strengthened these services and upgraded them to make sure of proper treatment for citizens.
Phase 2
3rd Component - Procurement of Equipment - The government took further steps towards the procurement of advanced equipment. This will make sure of modern infrastructure and facilities at district headquarters hospitals.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Odisha Nirmal Scheme |
| Launched By | Odisha Government |
| Beneficiaries | Patients and attendants at public health facilities |
| Services Covered | Sanitation, laundry, security, lift and attendant services |
| Budget | Rs. 5,174.79 crore for 5 years |
| Official Website | nhmodisha.gov.in |
Odisha Nirmal Scheme Extension
The state government has decided to extend the Nirmal Scheme to strengthen ancillary services at public health facilities. In May 2025, the Odisha cabinet approved the continuation of the scheme for another five years with an estimated budget of Rs. 5,174.79 crore. The scheme covers all public health facilities including sub-centres, primary health centres, community health centres, district headquarters hospitals, medical colleges and AYUSH colleges.
Main objectives of the extended Nirmal scheme
- To provide better ambience to patients and their attendants at public health facilities
- To minimize hospital acquired infections
- To improve patient satisfaction at all levels
- To prepare public health facilities for better scores in Kayakalpa and certification under NQAS
The scheme also provides housekeeping, linen and laundry services, security services and attendant services at public health facilities. The state government wants to improve health services at all state run hospitals and district headquarters hospitals. Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced this scheme on 7 April 2018 on the occasion of World Health Day.
For more details of the Odisha Nirmal Scheme, visit the official website of NHM Odisha at nhmodisha.gov.in.
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