Haryana government runs Nirogi Haryana Scheme, a free health checkup program for Antyodaya families across the state. Under Nirogi Haryana Yojana, eligible families get a detailed health checkup once every two years, followed by free treatment if any disease is found. The scheme was launched by President Droupadi Murmu on 29 November 2022 from Kurukshetra. In this article, we will tell you about the complete details of the Nirogi Haryana Scheme.
Nirogi Haryana has grown into one of the biggest preventive healthcare programs in the country. As of April 2026, more than one crore people have been screened and over 5.86 crore laboratory tests have been done free of cost. The scheme has also been expanded in phases, with more families now able to get the benefit.
About Nirogi Haryana Scheme 2026
Nirogi Haryana stands for New Initiative for Robust and Good Health in Haryana. It is the first scheme of its kind in India to carry out large scale health checkups of Antyodaya families. The scheme covers 30,59,566 Antyodaya families with 1,21,54,119 members. Every eligible person gets a free health screening once in two years.
If any disease is found during the checkup, the person gets all required tests and treatment free of cost. The checkup is done by trained health staff and doctors at nearby health centers. There is a separate queue for registration and checkup of Antyodaya beneficiaries at health facilities.
Nirogi Haryana Scheme Expansion in 2026
The scheme has been expanded in phases. In the first phase, families with an annual income up to ₹1.8 lakh were covered. In the second phase, the annual family income limit was raised from ₹1.8 lakh to ₹3 lakh. This has increased the target beneficiary base from around 1.59 crore to about 2.30 crore people.
In the third phase, the state government has decided to include all citizens above 70 years of age, regardless of their income. This step was announced in the 2026-27 Haryana Budget by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. It is expected to give a strong safety net to elderly citizens.
Category of Beneficiaries in Nirogi Haryana Yojana
The Nirogi Haryana Scheme beneficiaries have been divided into six categories as per their age. Each age group has a different set of tests to match the health needs of that age.
- Infants up to six months old, with haemoglobin (Hb) test
- Six to 59 months (around 5 years) old, with Hb test
- Above 5 to 18 years, with Hb, FBS/RBS and urine routine tests
- Above 18 to 40 years, with CBC, FBS/RBS, serum cholesterol, blood urea, serum creatinine and urine tests
- Above 40 to 60 years, with all the above tests plus TSH, PSA and VIA/PAP smear
- Above 60 years, with the same full set of tests as the 40 to 60 age group
Each category has been assigned a different coloured OPD card. The checkup includes a complete general and physical examination, along with height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, dental and eye examination. More than 25 different tests are done as per the age category.
Nirogi Haryana Health Checkup Details
The health checkup includes a complete general and physical examination, including physical measurements, height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, dental and eye examination. Some mandatory tests are listed for each category. Specific laboratory tests are also done as advised by the examining doctors.
The scheme has moved beyond hospitals to reach people at their doorstep. As many as 1,11,116 outreach camps have been organized, screening over 38.63 lakh beneficiaries. Mobile Medical Units have held 12,579 camps, covering nearly 2.8 lakh people. Screening has also been done in 25,907 Anganwadis, 14,316 schools and 13,034 industrial and high-risk areas.
Salient Features of Nirogi Haryana Scheme
Nirogi Haryana provides structured and age-specific health checkups, including physical examination, vital monitoring, laboratory tests, diagnosis, treatment and referral services. The program covers a wide range of conditions, including anaemia, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers and congenital disorders.
- Free health checkup once every two years for Antyodaya families
- Free treatment for any disease found during the checkup
- More than 25 free laboratory tests as per the age group
- Mobile Medical Units and outreach camps to reach people at home
- Coverage expanded to all citizens above 70 years, regardless of income
The program has detected a total of 8,69,966 disease conditions, including 2,99,090 cases of anaemia, 1,33,528 of hypertension, 1,05,238 of diabetes, 6,410 of cardiac disease, 1,257 cancer cases and 3,518 TB cases. The scheme has grown from 32 initial sites to over 2,000 health facilities across the state.
Official Website and Helpline
For more details about the Nirogi Haryana Scheme, eligible families can visit the official website of the Health Department Haryana. The official page gives complete information about the age categories, tests and how the scheme works.
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