Maharashtra ₹1 Clinic — Discounted Government Hospital OPD

What is Maharashtra's ₹1 Clinic Scheme?

Maharashtra government's ₹1 OPD scheme at government hospitals provides:

• Doctor consultation for just ₹1
• Many diagnostic tests at nominal or no cost
• Access to free medicines from the Jan Aushadhi / hospital pharmacy

This applies at all district government hospitals, sub-district hospitals, and primary health centres across Maharashtra.

Key Benefits

Who is Eligible?

All citizens of Maharashtra. The ₹1 clinic scheme applies to all patients at government hospitals — no BPL card, no registration, no Aadhaar required for basic OPD access.

How to Access

1. Visit any Maharashtra government hospital (district/sub-district level)
2. Go to the OPD registration counter
3. Pay ₹1 registration fee
4. Get your OPD card/token number
5. Wait your turn and see the doctor

The doctor prescribes medicines from the hospital formulary — collect free from the hospital pharmacy.

Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (Additional)

For serious illnesses requiring surgery or hospitalization, Maharashtra's Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MPJAY) covers:

• Up to ₹1.5 lakh (general) to ₹5 lakh (for specific surgeries) cashless treatment
• At government and empanelled private hospitals
• For BPL / white ration card / Antyodaya card holders

MPJAY is separate from the ₹1 OPD scheme but works at the same government hospitals.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the ₹1 really just ₹1 for all patients or only for BPL?

The ₹1 registration is for all patients. At government hospitals, the OPD consultation is nominally charged (₹1–₹5) regardless of income status.

2. Are medicines really free at government hospitals?

Medicines from the government hospital formulary are free. However, if the doctor prescribes medicines not available at the hospital pharmacy, you may need to buy from outside (Jan Aushadhi/generic stores can be much cheaper than branded pharmacies).

3. I need an MRI. Is it free at a government hospital?

MRI and CT scan are available at government hospitals at subsidised rates (₹500–₹2,000 vs ₹5,000–₹15,000 at private). Completely free for BPL card holders under MPJAY.

4. There is a very long queue at the government hospital. Any tips?

Arrive early — OPD starts at 9 AM. Many government hospitals have a token system — collect your token early even if you arrive before the OPD starts. Some hospitals have online appointment booking.

Official Links