AI SummaryBoth schemes started running from 1 January 2018 and continue today as part of the state health department's wider push for universal health coverage. Odisha also runs two related programmes at government health facilities, Nidan Scheme for free diagnostic tests and Sahaya Scheme for free dialysis, and both got a fresh budget push in 2025 and 2026, covered later in this article.
Ama Clinic Yojana Odisha
Ama Clinic Yojana works through fixed-day clinics set up in urban areas so that poor and middle class families do not have to travel far or pay for basic specialist care. Main features and details of this health scheme are given below.
- Clinics under this scheme make better health care services available for economically weaker families in urban areas of Odisha.
- Main aim of this scheme is to cut down deaths that happen due to lack of timely health care.
- This scheme also helps lower Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) across the state.
- State government started this scheme on 1 January 2018.
- Around 45 lakh people across 27 towns get benefits from this scheme.
- Odisha government runs several fixed-day specialist services under this scheme, listed in the table below.
Ama Clinic Services
Fixed-day consultations under Ama Clinic Yojana cover the following areas.
| Obstetrics | Gynaecology |
| Paediatrics | Medicine |
| Geriatrics | Eye Care |
| Physiotherapy | Psychiatric |
| Adolescent | Nutritionist |
| Ophthalmology | Diagnostic |
| Drugs | Family Planning |
Highlights of Ama Clinic and Anmol Yojana
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Ama Clinic Yojana and Anmol Yojana |
| Launched By | Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Started From | 1 January 2018 |
| Beneficiaries | Around 45 lakh urban residents (Ama Clinic) and ANMs across all 30 districts (Anmol) |
| Related Schemes | Nidan Scheme (free diagnostics), Sahaya Scheme (free dialysis) |
| NIDAN Budget 2026-27 | Rs 371 crore |
| Application Mode | No application needed, walk in at listed Ama Clinics and government health centres |
| Official Website | health.odisha.gov.in |
Anmol Yojana Odisha
ANMOL application runs across all 30 districts of Odisha now. It helps ANMs update patient records on the spot and track pregnant women, mothers and newborns in real time, so that health workers can act fast in case of any risk.
Salient Features of Anmol Yojana
Main features and highlights of this scheme are given below.
- This scheme is specifically for Auxiliary Nurse Midwifes (ANMs) working at sub-centre level.
- ANMs get free Anmol tablet computers to use on duty.
- Scheme helps ANMs do their duties well and raises their standard of work.
- ANMs use these tablets to track and monitor patient services in real time.
- Tablets help ANMs give faster and better treatment, especially to women and children.
Nidan and Sahaya Scheme Updates for 2026
Nidan Scheme gives free diagnostic tests at government health facilities, and Sahaya Scheme gives free dialysis at government hospitals. Odisha Cabinet approved a second phase of this combined scheme, now called NIDAAN, in May 2025 for a period of 5 years with a budget of Rs 2,459.51 crore.
Under this second phase, patients get access to 16 types of tests at Sub Centres, 65 at Primary Health Centres, 103 at Community Health Centres, 121 at Sub-Divisional Hospitals, 146 at District Headquarter Hospitals, and 221 at Medical College Hospitals. MRI and CT Scan services are also free at selected District Headquarter Hospitals and Medical Colleges under PPP mode. State Budget 2026-27 set aside Rs 371 crore for NIDAN to keep these free diagnostic and dialysis services running.
For dialysis, Odisha has placed dialysis machines in headquarter hospitals across most districts along with select Community Health Centres, so patients with kidney disease do not have to pay for regular sessions.
Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana and Ayushman Bharat Cover
For hospital treatment and surgery costs, Odisha's main scheme now is Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana, which was merged with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) in April 2025. Readers can check the Ayushman Bharat Odisha article for registration steps, eligibility and hospital list. Ama Clinic, Anmol, Nidan and Sahaya continue to work alongside this bigger insurance scheme, covering everyday consultations, diagnostics and dialysis rather than hospital admission costs.
State Budget 2026-27 allocated Rs 23,182 crore in total for Health and Family Welfare, close to 8 percent more than the previous year, which shows these health schemes are set to continue and expand rather than shut down.
FAQ's
Is Ama Clinic Yojana still running in 2026?
Yes. Ama Clinic Yojana continues to run in urban areas of Odisha along with related health schemes like Nidan and Sahaya, which got fresh budget allocation in State Budget 2026-27.
Do people need to apply for Ama Clinic Yojana?
No separate application is needed. Residents can walk in to their nearest Ama Clinic on the fixed consultation day for the specialist service they need.
Who can use Anmol tablets under Anmol Yojana?
Anmol tablets are given only to Auxiliary Nurse Midwifes (ANMs) posted at sub-centres across Odisha, not to the general public. Patients benefit indirectly through faster and better tracked care.
What changed in Nidan Scheme for 2026?
Nidan Scheme moved into a second phase called NIDAAN in 2025, approved for 5 years with a much bigger budget, wider range of free tests and free MRI or CT scan facility at more hospitals.
Where can patients get free dialysis under Sahaya Scheme?
Free dialysis is available at headquarter hospitals in most districts and at select Community Health Centres, using dialysis machines placed under the state's PPP arrangement.
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Why government not open dental post in ama clinic.what the problem behind it? There is no need for dental treatment.