Home As The First Ward
Multidisciplinary teams bring pain relief, nursing care, physiotherapy and counselling directly to homes, so elders can stay close to family and familiar surroundings.
Community & Government Led
Registered society led by Gram Panchayat presidents and PDOs, endorsed and coordinated with PHCs and government health systems for reliable continuity of care.
Focused On The Most Vulnerable
Prioritising fully bedridden elders and socially isolated seniors, ensuring no one in Vandse, Chittoor, Idur Kunjnadi, Aloor, Haklady, Hemmady or Kerady suffers unseen.
Healing At Your Doorstep, Dignity In Every Visit
What We Offer
Free, Home-Based Palliative And Supportive Care
Doctor Consultations & Pain Management
Niramaya’s visiting doctors provide structured palliative assessments, listen to the patient and caregiver, adjust medicines for pain and other symptoms, and coordinate with PHCs and Kasturba Medical College Hospital Manipal to ensure safe, continuous care at home.
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Regular doctor consultations at home to review symptoms and adjust treatment plans safely.
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Pain and symptom management aligned with palliative care best practices from Pallium India.
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Close coordination with PHC and hospital doctors to avoid unnecessary repeat admissions.
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Clear explanations in simple language so families understand each decision and next step.
Nursing Care & Clinical Support
Trained nurses visit homes to manage bed sores, catheters and other nursing needs, while checking for early warning signs of deterioration. They teach families simple techniques for safe positioning, hygiene and day-to-day comfort, reducing stress and avoidable hospital trips.
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Professional wound care including pressure sore prevention and dressing at home.
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Support with catheters, feeding tubes and other essential nursing procedures.
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Monitoring of vitals and early identification of complications for timely referral.
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Gentle education for family caregivers on hygiene, positioning and basic nursing tasks.
Physiotherapy & Mobility Support
Physiotherapists travel with the team to provide gentle exercises and mobility support at home. Even small gains in strength or movement can transform a patient’s daily comfort, reducing contractures and allowing families to reposition their loved one more safely and easily.
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Bedside physiotherapy to maintain mobility, reduce stiffness and prevent complications.
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Simple home exercise routines customised for each patient’s age and condition.
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Training family members on safe transfers and positioning to avoid injuries.
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Support for stroke, fracture and long-term bedridden patients to improve daily comfort.
Counselling, Caregiver Support & Spiritual Care
Serious illness affects the whole family. Niramaya counsellors and team members create a safe space for elders and caregivers to express worry, grief and exhaustion, offering practical coping tools and, when invited, spiritual comfort that respects local traditions and beliefs.
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Emotional counselling for patients coping with fear, pain and uncertainty.
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Supportive listening and stress relief guidance for caregivers and family members.
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Sensitivity to local spiritual practices and end-of-life rituals when families request.
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Linkages to community resources when social isolation or neglect is identified.
Medicines, Equipment, Ambulance & Freezer Support
Through its community-owned model, Niramaya provides basic palliative medicines, essential equipment on loan, a donated ambulance for outreach and coordinated transfers, and a free dead body freezer so families can conduct final rites with dignity and without financial strain.
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Supply of basic palliative medicines to registered beneficiaries at no cost.
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Loan of essential equipment such as hospital cots and other aids, based on availability.
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Use of donated ambulance for team visits and supported transfers when required.
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Free dead body freezer service to support families respectfully after death.
Why Communities Trust Niramaya Society
Rooted in seven Gram Panchayats and guided by palliative care leaders, Niramaya offers a stable bridge between families, PHCs and hospitals. Transparent governance, disciplined budgeting and strong clinical partnerships ensure that every rupee and every visit reaches those who need it most.
Panchayat-Led & Registered
Formed and governed by presidents and PDOs of seven Gram Panchayats, Niramaya is a registered society with clear accountability to local communities and the government system it complements.
Focused On Bedridden & Isolated Elders
The model prioritises fully bedridden elders and socially isolated seniors who are least able to travel or seek help, ensuring that scarce resources are directed to those at highest risk of suffering alone.
Strong Health System Partnerships
Technical and referral partnerships with Pallium India, Kasturba Medical College Hospital Manipal, KHPT, Aruvu Collaboratory and PHCs anchor Niramaya’s work in proven palliative care practice.
Scalable, High-Impact Model
An annual budget of ₹53.7 lakh supports 305+ beneficiaries across seven Panchayats, demonstrating a low-cost, high-impact model that CSR and government partners can confidently replicate across Karnataka.
Our Process
How A Patient Is Enrolled And Supported
Niramaya keeps the process simple and human. Referrals flow in from families, ASHAs, Panchayats and hospitals. Our team then visits, assesses needs and plans regular follow-up. At every step, we stay in conversation with caregivers and link closely with PHCs and hospitals as required.
Referral Or Initial Contact
A family member, ASHA worker, Gram Panchayat, PHC or hospital shares details of a bedridden or seriously ill person in Vandse, Chittoor, Idur Kunjnadi, Aloor, Haklady, Hemmady or Kerady, through phone, in-person visit or written note.
Home Assessment & Eligibility Check
The multidisciplinary team schedules a home visit to understand the patient’s condition, environment and support system. They confirm eligibility, explain Niramaya’s role and take consent from the family before adding the person as a beneficiary.
Care Planning & Visit Scheduling
Based on the assessment, the team prepares a simple care plan covering medicines, nursing, physiotherapy and counselling. They decide visit frequency, coordinate with PHC or hospital doctors and ensure the family knows whom to contact between visits.
Ongoing Home Visits & Coordination
Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and counsellors conduct regular home visits using Niramaya’s vehicles and ambulance. They adjust treatment as illness progresses, arrange equipment or referrals and stand with families through decline, death and bereavement.
Our Team
A Multidisciplinary Village-Focused Care Team
Niramaya brings together doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, counsellors, ASHAs, Panchayat leaders and volunteers from across Kundapura Taluk. Guided by Pallium India and Kasturba Medical College Manipal, this team blends clinical skill with deep local knowledge, ensuring each visit is both medically sound and culturally rooted in the everyday realities of rural life.
Voices From Families & Frontline Workers
"My 82-year-old mother has been fully bedridden for the last three years. Before Niramaya started visiting our home, every small health issue meant arranging expensive transport and a whole day at the hospital. Now the doctor, nurse and physiotherapist come regularly, adjust her medicines, and patiently guide us on how to take care of her. Their counselling has also helped me handle the emotional stress of being a full-time caregiver. We feel supported and less alone because of Niramaya’s team."
Raghavendra Shetty
Primary caregiver and son
Testimonials
Simple Answers For Families & Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is eligible to receive palliative care services from Niramaya Society?
We primarily support fully bedridden elders and socially isolated seniors living in the Vandse, Chittoor, Idur Kunjnadi, Aloor, Haklady, Hemmady and Kerady Gram Panchayat areas. If you are unsure about eligibility, you can contact us to discuss the patient’s condition and location.
Q. Are Niramaya Society’s home-based palliative care services free of cost?
Yes. Our core home-based palliative and supportive care services, including doctor and nurse visits, basic palliative medicines and counselling, are provided free of cost to registered beneficiaries. If any service involves external charges, we explain this clearly to the family in advance.
Q. What services are included during a typical home visit?
During a home visit, our team may provide doctor consultation, nursing care (such as wound dressing or catheter care), physiotherapy, counselling, and review of medicines and equipment needs. The exact services depend on the patient’s condition and care plan.
Q. How can a patient be referred or enrolled with Niramaya Society?
Referrals can come through local Gram Panchayats, Primary Health Centres, hospitals, or directly from families and community members. Once we receive details, our team assesses the patient’s needs and, if appropriate, includes them in the beneficiary list and care schedule.
Q. Does Niramaya Society provide equipment like hospital beds or wheelchairs at home?
We support beneficiaries with essential medical equipment on a need and availability basis. This may include items like hospital cots or other aids; families are informed about what can be provided and for how long, based on our resources at the time.
Q. What is the role of the ambulance and dead body freezer service?
The donated ambulance helps our team reach patients and, when needed, coordinate safe transport in collaboration with hospitals and PHCs. We also provide a free dead body freezer to support families during the immediate period after death, subject to availability and local logistics.
Q. How does Niramaya Society work with government health services and hospitals?
We coordinate closely with local Primary Health Centres and partner institutions such as Kasturba Medical College Hospital Manipal, KHPT, Aruvu Collaboratory and Pallium India. This collaboration helps us ensure continuity of care, specialist support and access to higher-level facilities when needed.
Q. Will home care continue once the planned Community Palliative Care Center starts?
Yes. Home-based care will remain the core of Niramaya Society’s work even after the 20–30 bed Community Palliative Care Center becomes operational. The center is intended mainly for short-term inpatient palliative care and training, while long-term support will continue at home.
Q. Can families receive counselling and guidance on how to care for their loved one at home?
Yes. Our team offers counselling for both patients and caregivers, and we provide practical guidance on positioning, feeding, hygiene, pain relief and emotional support. We aim to empower families to care confidently for their loved ones between visits.
Q. How is Niramaya Society funded, and can community members support the initiative?
Niramaya Society runs on a defined annual budget to sustain free services for beneficiaries and depends on support from Panchayats, partners and well-wishers. Community members who wish to help can contact us to explore options such as donations, equipment support or volunteering within local guidelines.
Connect With Niramaya Society
Whether you are a family member, ASHA, Panchayat leader, PHC staff or CSR partner, you can share patient details, request support or explore collaboration through this form. Our team reviews each message carefully and responds with a call wherever possible.
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No Elder Should Suffer Unseen In Our Villages
If you know a bedridden elder or seriously ill person in Vandse, Chittoor, Idur Kunjnadi, Aloor, Haklady, Hemmady or Kerady who is struggling with pain, loneliness or repeated hospital trips, please reach out. One home visit can begin a journey of steady relief and shared responsibility.