Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Delhi CM Gupta Launches Expansion of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
Delhi's leader, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, announced that more small neighborhood clinics called Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are opening.
Right now, 168 are open, and 187 more will start by the end of the year!
These clinics are like upgrades to older health spots, making them much better.
They will offer many services like check-ups, free medicines, and help with things like eye care and mental health.
The Chief Minister said these new clinics have better equipment than the old ones.
They also want to make sure everyone gets good care, no matter where they live.
The government also said they won't use rented buildings for these clinics anymore.
This plan aims to make healthcare easier for everyone to access close to home.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that 168 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are currently operational.
An additional 187 centers are planned to be inaugurated by December.
The government will cease operating health centers from rented premises, opting for government-owned spaces.
These centers are upgrading existing sub-health and primary health centers into comprehensive primary health facilities under the Ayushman Bharat program.
The Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will offer a wide range of services, including OPD, free medicines, diagnostics, and specialized care, adhering to Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS).
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- What
- Announced the expansion of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and criticized the previous administration's healthcare model.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To provide adequate, affordable, and quality medical facilities closer to residents, upgrade healthcare infrastructure, and ensure equitable and continuous healthcare services.
Current Administration (CM Rekha Gupta)
Previous Administration (AAP Government)
Health Center Premises
Current Administration (CM Rekha Gupta)
Will no longer operate health centers from rented premises; adequate government-owned spaces are available.
Previous Administration (AAP Government)
Operated health centers from rented premises (as implied by criticism).
Healthcare Services Offered
Current Administration (CM Rekha Gupta)
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs offer wider, more effective, and comprehensive primary healthcare services, including specialized care and diagnostics.
Previous Administration (AAP Government)
Mohalla Clinics offered limited healthcare services due to deteriorating infrastructure, restricting expansion.
Infrastructure and Facilities
Current Administration (CM Rekha Gupta)
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are equipped with advanced infrastructure and modern facilities.
Previous Administration (AAP Government)
Deteriorating infrastructure in previous clinics restricted expansion.
- Current Operational Centers
- 168
- Planned Centers by December
- 187 more
- Initiative Name
- Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
- Program Framework
- Ayushman Bharat programme
- Standards
- Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS)
- Services Provided
- OPD, diagnostic tests, free medicines, maternal/child care, adolescent healthcare, family planning, disease management, eye/ENT care, basic dental, elderly care, mental health screening, emergency assistance.
- Government Stance on Premises
- Will operate only from government-owned spaces.
