168 Arogya Mandirs functional, 187 more planned, says Rekha

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday informed that 168 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs were currently operational across the national capital, while 187 additional centres were proposed to be made functional by December.

She added that these Arogya Mandirs were being established under the Ayushman Bharat programme, through which sub-health centres, primary health centres, and urban primary health centres are being upgraded into comprehensive health facilities.

The CM also added that the Delhi Government would no longer operate its health centres from rented premises as adequate government-owned spaces were available.

“The purpose of these centres is not only to treat common ailments and ensure necessary referrals but also to deliver standardised, respectful, and high-quality healthcare tailored to local community needs,” Gupta mentioned.

She said the earlier Mohalla Clinics offered limited healthcare services, as deteriorating infrastructure restricted the expansion of medical facilities. In contrast, the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are equipped with advanced infrastructure and modern facilities to provide wider and more effective health services, she added.

These centres offer OPD services, diagnostic tests through external laboratories, free medicines, maternal and antenatal care, neonatal and child health services, adolescent healthcare, family planning, contraceptive and reproductive health services, management of communicable diseases, screening and control of non-communicable diseases, eye and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) care, basic dental services, elderly care, mental health screening and treatment, and emergency medical assistance, she elaborated.

Gupta added that the government’s goal was not merely to deliver healthcare but also to build public confidence.