SchemesTuesday, 18 August 2026·The Hindu - National
Tamil Nadu to roll out Nalam 360 annual free health check-up with 14 tests for people aged 30+
Tamil Nadu will provide 14 free annual tests for people aged 30 and above across 1,257 government health facilities.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Tamil Nadu announced the ‘Nalam 360-Annual Free Health Check-up for All’ scheme for people aged 30 and above across 1,257 government health facilities.
Key specifics
- The scheme is for everyone aged 30 and above.
- Each beneficiary will receive 14 basic tests every year free of cost.
- The service will be available in 1,257 government health facilities in Tamil Nadu.
- Tests include blood pressure, ECG, haemoglobin and random blood sugar.
- Other listed tests include urea, creatinine, total cholesterol, serum bilirubin, urine albumin and VIA screening.
Exam lens
TNPSC scheme question: remember the age 30+, the number 14, and the 1,257 facilities. One-liner: Nalam 360 is a statewide annual screening scheme aimed at early detection through basic tests.