1 CGHS Wellness Centres in Puducherry
Government-run OPD facilities for primary healthcare, medicines & referrals
| Wellness Centre | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
PuducherryAllopathyHomeopathy | IGMC&RI KADIRKAMAM PUDUCHERRY 605009 | 9312901213 |
Also in Puducherry
About CGHS Wellness Centres in Puducherry
There are 1 CGHS wellness centres (formerly known as CGHS dispensaries) in Puducherry. These include 1 Allopathy, 1 Homeopathy. Wellness centres are the first point of contact for all CGHS beneficiaries — central government employees, pensioners, and their dependents. Puducherry is part of the Puducherry zone.
In addition to Allopathy (modern medicine), Puducherry has wellness centres offering AYUSH treatments — Homeopathy (1 centres). CGHS beneficiaries can consult specialists in these traditional medicine systems at their designated or nearby wellness centre.
CGHS wellness centres provide OPD consultations, dispensing of medicines, basic diagnostic services, and referrals to empanelled hospitals for specialised treatment. For planned procedures, a referral from your designated wellness centre is required. Emergency cases can be treated at any empanelled hospital without prior referral.
Data sourced from cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Last updated April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CGHS wellness centres are in Puducherry?+
There are 1 CGHS wellness centres (formerly known as CGHS dispensaries) in Puducherry as of 2026. These include 1 Allopathy, 1 Homeopathy.
What types of medicine are available at CGHS wellness centres in Puducherry?+
CGHS wellness centres in Puducherry offer Allopathy (1 centres), Homeopathy (1 centres). AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) treatments are available alongside Allopathy.
How do I find my nearest CGHS dispensary in Puducherry?+
Use the "Sort by distance" button on this page to find the nearest CGHS dispensary (wellness centre) in Puducherry. You can also search by area name or filter by medicine type. Your designated wellness centre is assigned based on your residential address at CGHS registration.
Is a CGHS dispensary the same as a wellness centre?+
Yes — CGHS dispensaries were renamed to CGHS Wellness Centres. The services remain unchanged: OPD consultations, medicine dispensing, referrals to empanelled hospitals, and basic diagnostics. The renaming was part of a broader modernization of CGHS terminology.
Do I need a referral from a CGHS wellness centre in Puducherry?+
Yes, for planned treatments at empanelled hospitals in Puducherry, you need a referral from your designated CGHS wellness centre. Emergency cases can be treated at empanelled hospitals without prior referral. Routine OPD consultations and medicines are available directly at the wellness centre.
As of 2026, there are 1 CGHS wellness centres (CGHS dispensaries) in Puducherry. Wellness centres, previously known as CGHS dispensaries or CGHS polyclinics, are government-run OPD facilities providing primary healthcare, medicine dispensing, and referrals to empanelled hospitals.
List of CGHS Dispensaries in Puducherry
- Puducherry — Allopathy, Homeopathy, IGMC&RI KADIRKAMAM PUDUCHERRY 605009, Phone: 9312901213, 0413-2277581