The Delhi government will inaugurate 70 additional Arogya Ayushman Mandirs this month, pushing the total number of operational primary healthcare clinics in the city to over 200. Officials confirmed the expansion on Thursday, noting that the new facilities will open across 10 of Delhi’s 11 districts.
Strengthening Community Healthcare
Delhi currently operates 168 Ayushman Mandirs. With the upcoming launch of more clinics, the government aims to make these centres the “backbone of community healthcare.” Moreover, it will no longer run health facilities from rented buildings, as sufficient space is now available for permanent centres.
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Expansion
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh told PTI that the administration remains focused on expanding the network rapidly.
“With these 70 new Arogya Ayushman Mandirs, we are bringing quality primary healthcare directly into people’s neighbourhoods. Our goal is simple — no citizen should be left behind due to distance, cost, or lack of access,” he said.
He also noted that the government intends to reach an even higher number by the end of the year as more clinics are being developed and tenders are in the final stages.
Every Promised Clinic to Be Operational by Early Next Year
“By early next year, every promised Mandir will be operational. We are expanding aggressively, and these centres will soon become the first point of care for lakhs of Delhi residents,” Singh added.
New Clinics to Open Across Key Localities
Officials stated that the new Mandirs will be inaugurated this month in areas such as Sarai Kale Khan dispensary zone, Khizrabad, Nehru Place, Okhla, Darya Ganj, Gautam Nagar, Hauz Khas, Shahpur, Burari, and Jahangirpuri, among others. Additionally, 187 more facilities are expected to become functional by December 31.
Enhanced Services Compared to Earlier Mohalla Clinics
Unlike the earlier Mohalla Clinics, which offered limited services, the new Arogya Ayushman Mandirs will provide expanded and technology-enabled healthcare. These services include OPD consultations, free medicines, diagnostic tests, maternal and child care, elderly healthcare, mental health support, and dental treatment.
Long-Term Plan for 1,139 Clinics
As reported by Hindustan Times, the government has committed to establishing 1,139 Arogya Ayushman Mandirs in phases. Some will be converted from existing Mohalla Clinics, while many others are being constructed as entirely new facilities.