“Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam” Expands: Over 1,250 Special Health Camps under “Nalam Kaakkum Stalin” Initiative on August 2

The Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr. M.K. Stalin, has called on people’s representatives and the public to actively participate in the special health camps to be held on August 2, 2025, under the “Nalam Kaakkum Stalin” (Stalin for Health) initiative.

Following the formation of the Dravidian Model Government in 2021, Tamil Nadu has emerged as a leading state in delivering welfare schemes with the vision of “Everything for Everyone.” With a strong focus on holistic development—administrative, economic, and social—the government has launched programs addressing the needs, aspirations, and challenges of every citizen.

In the health and family welfare sector, programs like “Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam” (Healthcare at People’s Doorstep) and “Nammai Kaakkum 48” have been actively implemented. To strengthen outreach and ensure that high-quality healthcare services reach even more people, the government has developed and launched a new initiative based on a series of review meetings.

On April 21, 2025, the Hon’ble Health Minister announced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that special medical camps would be held at a cost of ₹12.78 crore, offering advanced medical care. These “Nalam Kaakkum Stalin” health camps will be inaugurated at St. Peter’s School, Ayyavaram, Chennai and rolled out statewide on August 2, 2025.

Camp Coverage & Locations

• A total of 1,256 camps will be organized across Tamil Nadu:
  • 1164 camps in 388 taluks (3 camps per taluk)
  • 15 camps in Chennai Corporation zones (1 per zone)
  • 20 camps in 5 major city corporations with large populations (4 each)
  • 57 camps in 19 smaller city corporations (3 each)

These camps will be held on Fridays of every week from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Priority Groups

Special attention will be given to:

• People over 40 years old
• Individuals with diabetes, hypertension, or kidney issues
• Mental health patients
• Expecting and lactating mothers
• Children with developmental delays
• Differently-abled persons
• Tribal populations
• Socially and economically marginalized groups

Services Offered

The camps will provide:

• Complete health checkups
• Blood sample collection for sugar, hemoglobin, and kidney function
• Eye, ENT, and dental checkups
• Cancer screenings (breast and cervical)
• X-rays, ECGs, echocardiograms, and ultrasounds where necessary

Specialist Consultations Available

Patients can consult specialists in:

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Cardiology
• Orthopedics
• Neurology
• Psychiatry
• ENT
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Physiotherapy
• Dental care
• Pediatrics
• Nephrology
• Diabetology
• Radiology

Additionally, enrollment for the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme and disability certificates will be facilitated on-site.

Multi-Departmental Support

The camps will be organized in coordination with various departments:

• Local Administration
• School & Higher Education
• Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare
• Social Welfare & Women’s Rights
• Labour Welfare
• Skill Development
• Rural Development
• Revenue & Disaster Management

They will primarily be held at schools and colleges for accessibility.

All activities will be monitored using the HMIS 3.0 (Health Management Information System), including follow-ups, diagnostics, and referrals.

The Chief Minister has urged the public—especially those previously screened during the “Ungaludan Stalin” grievance redressal programs—to attend these camps for advanced consultations and treatment.