PM-ABHIM Delhi Pact: 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
Why in the news
The Union and Delhi governments signed a ₹2,406 crore agreement to upgrade primary healthcare in Delhi under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
Key facts
| Component | Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ayushman Arogya Mandirs | 1,139 | Upgraded mohalla clinics and dispensaries with 12 service packages |
| Critical care blocks | 9 | In big hospitals and medical colleges |
| Integrated Public Health Labs | 11 | Advanced in-house diagnostics |
- Packages include maternal and child care, vaccination, elderly and mental health, and communicable diseases.
- Confirmed lab sites: Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital (Tahirpur) and Indira Gandhi Hospital (Dwarka).
- Cover: ₹5 lakh via PMJAY plus ₹5 lakh from Delhi, totalling ₹10 lakh per family a year.
About PM-ABHIM
A centrally sponsored scheme launched on 25 October 2021 to strengthen public health infrastructure against future crises.
Significance
- Faster diagnosis, less load on tertiary hospitals.
- Upgrading existing clinics is cost-efficient.
Exam angle
- Launch date: 25 October 2021.
- Delhi outlay: ₹2,406 crore.