CM Rekha Gupta Expands Delhi’s Primary Healthcare With 81 New Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

The Delhi government on 14 January expanded its primary healthcare network by launching 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, taking the total number of such neighbourhood health centres in the capital to 319.

The initiative is aimed at bringing basic medical services closer to residential areas so that people do not have to depend solely on large government hospitals for routine treatment.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the new centres in Nangal Rai, southwest Delhi, underlining the focus on accessible healthcare at the local level. She said the idea behind neighbourhood facilities is to ensure that residents can receive essential medical attention within their own communities. "Neighbourhood centres are meant to give residents easier access to basic medical services within their own localities," she said.

Primary healthcare services offered at local centres

Officials said that 238 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs were already operational across Delhi before the latest addition. Each centre is designed to deliver a wide range of primary healthcare services, including consultations with doctors and nurses, nearly 80 diagnostic tests, maternal healthcare support, immunisation, distribution of medicines and other routine medical care.

The newly opened 81 centres are expected to strengthen this network by covering more neighbourhoods, allowing common illnesses to be treated locally. This approach is also intended to reduce pressure on major government hospitals, especially for cases that require only basic medical attention.

Growing network of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Delhi

With the latest expansion, Delhi now has 319 operational Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. The government has set a target of establishing 1,100 such centres across the capital in the near future. According to the administration, a wider spread of neighbourhood facilities will help ensure timely treatment and consistent access to primary healthcare for residents across different areas.

Rekha Gupta reiterated that strengthening local healthcare infrastructure is a priority for the government, as it helps people seek medical help early instead of delaying treatment due to distance or overcrowding at hospitals.

Focus on preventive care and health outcomes

Health department data indicate that improving access to primary care through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs is expected to support better maternal and child health outcomes. Officials believe that early diagnosis and routine care at the neighbourhood level can reduce preventable complications that often arise when people postpone hospital visits.

By expanding the network of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, the Delhi government aims to build a more balanced healthcare system where local centres handle primary needs while hospitals focus on specialised and critical care.