Launched in 2015-16, the scheme “Mukhyamantri Nidan Yojana” (also known as “Free Laboratory Testing Scheme”) by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide quality diagnostic facilities without charge at all government health institutions and ensure timely and accurate diagnosis of diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, cancer, diabetes, hypertension to reduce morbidity and mortality in communities. The scheme provides free essential pathology, biochemistry, hematology, microbiology testing services at all government health institutions and strengthens existing laboratory facilities.

Benefits

• Free Laboratory Testing Services: All essential pathology, biochemistry, hematology, and microbiology tests provided without charge.
• Diagnostic Facilities: X-ray, sonography, and Electrocardiography services at Community Health Centers.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Testing for communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health.
• Quality Service: Early detection, modern equipment, trained technicians, and continuous availability of reagent kits.
• Accessibility: Services available at Sub Health Centers, Primary Health Centers, Community Health Centers, Sub-District Hospitals, District Hospitals, and Medical College hospitals.
• Budget: Total allocation of ₹200.94 crores.

Conditions for Availment: Services available only at government institutions and must be prescribed by qualified medical officers.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be seeking healthcare services at any government health facility in Gujarat.
• The applicant must require diagnostic testing as prescribed by a qualified medical officer.
• The applicant must visit designated government healthcare institutions.

Application Process

Offline:

• Step 1: Visit the nearest government healthcare facility during working hours.
• Step 2: Consult with a qualified medical officer for assessment.
• Step 3: Obtain a written prescription specifying the required tests.
• Step 4: Proceed to the laboratory/diagnostic section with prescription and ID.
• Step 5: Undergo sample collection or imaging procedures.
• Step 6: Collect diagnostic test reports as per the specified timeline.
• Step 7: Return to the medical officer for interpretation and follow-up.

Documents Required

• Medical Prescription: From qualified government medical officer (original).
• Patient Identity Proof: Any government-issued identity document.
• Medical History Records: Previous reports if available.

Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana