Medical Dialogues had previously reported that the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi has achieved another significant milestone in healthcare by launching the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM- ABHIM), after the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of NCT, Delhi.
The move, aimed at improving efficiency and ensuring the timely execution of these health infrastructure projects, was confirmed through an official order issued on Wednesday, May 21, by the Special Secretary (Health and Family Welfare), Delhi. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will be responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring, working in coordination with various stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective delivery.
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According to TOI, the order stated, "In compliance with the implementation requirements of PM-ABHIM and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs under NHM, DGHS shall be overall in charge for management and execution of programme components in Delhi. The DGHS will ensure the availability of human resources, drugs, diagnostics, equipment, logistics, training, infrastructure, etc., as per Indian Public Health Standards guidelines.”
As part of the new structure, all District Medical Officers (DMOs) have been designated as nodal officers for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs—comprising sub-centres (SCs) and primary health centres (PHCs)—within their respective districts.
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Speaking to TOI, officials explained that Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) comprises two components: SCs and PHCs. Sub-centres function under PM-ABHIM, launched in 2021-22 with consolidated funding until 2026. Based on Delhi's population, the city requires 1,139 sub-centres.
Primary Health Centres (PHCs) are funded under the NHM through a 60:40 cost-sharing model between the Central and Delhi governments. Out of the estimated requirement of 400 PHCs in the capital, 123 have been approved for establishment in the current financial year.
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