Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Jharkhand Government Renames Health Scheme; BJP Expresses Opposition
The government of Jharkhand changed the name of a health clinic program from Atal Mohalla Clinic to Urban Health Clinic.
This program offers healthcare to people living in urban slums.
The change won't cost any extra money or need special approvals.
The BJP, a political party, is not happy with the name change because they don't like removing the name of a former leader, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, from the program.
They believe the government shouldn't change names of existing programs.
The original program started in 2019-20 and helps a lot of people.
Jharkhand government renamed the Atal Mohalla Clinic scheme to Urban Health Clinic.
The scheme provides healthcare services in urban slum areas through mobile and fixed clinics.
The renaming decision has no financial implications and does not require legal consultation.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) opposed the renaming, criticizing the removal of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's name.
The scheme was initially approved in 2019-20, serving approximately 3.73 lakh people.
- Who
- The Jharkhand government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- What
- Jharkhand government renamed the Atal Mohalla Clinic scheme to Urban Health Clinic.
- When
- The change was approved on Thursday. The scheme was approved in 2019-20.
- Where
- Jharkhand
- Why
- The renaming followed a review of ongoing programs under the state health plan and also faced political opposition.
Jharkhand Government
BJP
Name Change
Jharkhand Government
The government decided to rename the scheme as part of a review of ongoing programs.
BJP
The BJP opposes the renaming, viewing it as a disregard for the legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- Scheme Name Change
- Atal Mohalla Clinic to Urban Health Clinic
- Services Provided
- Healthcare in urban slum areas
- Financial Impact
- None
- Original Approval
- 2019-20
- Beneficiaries
- Approximately 3.73 lakh people