Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Delhi Launches Health Initiatives, Expands Screening and ASHA Incentives
Delhi announced several new health initiatives at an event called Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
The ANMOL programme will screen newborns for 63 diseases instead of 56.
ASHA workers will receive Rs 6,000 each month, up from Rs 3,000.
Officials said 6,690 workers will benefit.
ASHA workers help connect families with public health services.
The event also included the virtual opening of a transplant organisation building at GB Pant Hospital.
A new website will let private nursing homes register and renew their registrations online.
Delhi expanded the ANMOL newborn screening programme from 56 diseases to 63.
Monthly incentives for ASHA workers doubled from Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,000.
Officials said the incentive increase will benefit 6,690 ASHA workers in Delhi.
The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation building at GB Pant Hospital was virtually inaugurated.
A portal was launched to handle private nursing home registrations and renewals online.
- Who
- The Delhi Government announced the initiatives; 6,690 ASHA workers are set to benefit from the incentive increase.
- What
- Health initiatives included expanded newborn screening, higher ASHA incentives, a transplant organisation building inauguration, and an online nursing home portal.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- The event was held at Thyagraj Stadium in Delhi; the SOTTO building is at GB Pant Hospital.
- Why
- Officials described the ASHA incentive increase as recognition of workers’ dedication in connecting households with health services.
- Programme
- Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
- ANMOL screening coverage
- Expanded from 56 to 63 diseases
- ASHA monthly incentive
- Raised from Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,000
- ASHA workers expected to benefit
- 6,690
- SOTTO building
- Virtually inaugurated at GB Pant Hospital
- Nursing Home Management System
- Portal for online registration and renewal of private nursing homes