- Delhi government plans to inaugurate 34 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs by July 24 as part of its second phase.
- Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh reviewed progress today, emphasizing world-class healthcare infrastructure.
- Another 75 centers are targeted to open by August end, with feasibility studies ongoing for over 950 locations.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 22nd July: The Delhi government is significantly accelerating its Ayushman Arogya Mandir initiative, with plans to inaugurate 34 new centers by July 24 as part of its second phase. Delhi Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh chaired a high-level meeting at the Secretariat earlier today to review the ongoing progress of this ambitious healthcare infrastructure project.
The meeting saw the attendance of senior officials from key departments, including Health and Public Works (PWD). During the discussion, Dr. Singh reiterated the government’s commitment to building a “healthy and empowered Delhi,” emphasizing the fast-tracking of efforts to develop world-class healthcare infrastructure across the Capital.
In addition to the upcoming inaugurations, another 75 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are projected to be opened by the end of August. Officials informed that the government is actively identifying diverse spaces, including community centers, banquet halls, market shops, existing polyclinics, and even unused residential plots, to establish these new facilities.
“A feasibility study is currently being conducted to identify and establish Ayushman Arogya Mandirs at over 950 locations in Delhi,” Dr. Singh stated. So far, 429 potential sites have been identified, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) have been secured for 98 of them.
These Mandirs are designed to function as neighborhood health centers, offering free primary medical care, essential diagnostics, and medicines to residents. The overarching goal of the Delhi government is to establish a total of 1,139 such centers across the city in a phased rollout.
During the meeting, Dr. Singh also expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of existing hospital infrastructure upgrades. He sternly reprimanded PWD officials for delays, delivering a clear warning: “Any negligence in health-related projects will not be tolerated under any circumstances.” He further assured that “From Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to medical colleges and government hospitals, the Delhi Government will ensure that there is no shortage of funds in delivering world-class healthcare services.”
With the next round of inaugurations just days away, the critical question remains whether the Delhi government can sustain this momentum and achieve its ambitious healthcare targets within the set timelines.
