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Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs)

What is Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs)?

Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) are primary healthcare facilities established under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. They aim to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, including preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative care, closer to the community.

Historical Background

Announced as a key component of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme in 2018, HWCs are intended to upgrade existing sub-centres and primary health centres to provide a wider range of services.

Key Statistics on Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) - 2026

This dashboard presents key statistics related to Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, highlighting their impact on primary healthcare.

Total HWCs Operational
160,000+

Indicates the reach of primary healthcare services across the country.

Data: 2026
People Served Annually
800 Million+

Shows the utilization of HWCs and their impact on providing healthcare services.

Data: 2025
Essential Healthcare Services Offered
12

Highlights the comprehensive range of services provided at HWCs.

Data: 2026
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Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs)

What is Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs)?

Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) are primary healthcare facilities established under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. They aim to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, including preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative care, closer to the community.

Historical Background

Announced as a key component of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme in 2018, HWCs are intended to upgrade existing sub-centres and primary health centres to provide a wider range of services.

Key Statistics on Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) - 2026

This dashboard presents key statistics related to Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, highlighting their impact on primary healthcare.

Total HWCs Operational
160,000+

Indicates the reach of primary healthcare services across the country.

Data: 2026
People Served Annually
800 Million+

Shows the utilization of HWCs and their impact on providing healthcare services.

Data: 2025
Essential Healthcare Services Offered
12

Highlights the comprehensive range of services provided at HWCs.

Data: 2026

Key Points

8 points
  • 1.

    Provide a package of 12 essential healthcare services

  • 2.

    Focus on preventive healthcare and health promotion

  • 3.

    Offer services related to maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, and communicable diseases

  • 4.

    Equipped with basic diagnostic facilities and medicines

  • 5.

    Staffed by trained healthcare providers, including community health officers

  • 6.

    Utilize technology for telemedicine and digital health records

  • 7.

    Aim to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare

  • 8.

    Operate as the first point of contact for healthcare in rural and underserved areas

Visual Insights

Key Statistics on Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) - 2026

This dashboard presents key statistics related to Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, highlighting their impact on primary healthcare.

Total HWCs Operational
160,000+

Indicates the reach of primary healthcare services across the country.

People Served Annually
800 Million+

Shows the utilization of HWCs and their impact on providing healthcare services.

Essential Healthcare Services Offered
12

Highlights the comprehensive range of services provided at HWCs.

Related Concepts

Ayushman Bharat Scheme

Source Topic

Delhi Government Inaugurates 81 New Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Social Issues

UPSC Relevance

Important for UPSC GS Paper 2 (Social Justice, Governance, Health), frequently asked in both Prelims and Mains. Understanding the role of HWCs in strengthening primary healthcare is crucial.

On This Page

DefinitionHistorical BackgroundKey PointsVisual InsightsRelated ConceptsUPSC RelevanceSource Topic

Source Topic

Delhi Government Inaugurates 81 New Ayushman Arogya MandirsSocial Issues

Related Concepts

Ayushman Bharat Scheme

Key Points

8 points
  • 1.

    Provide a package of 12 essential healthcare services

  • 2.

    Focus on preventive healthcare and health promotion

  • 3.

    Offer services related to maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, and communicable diseases

  • 4.

    Equipped with basic diagnostic facilities and medicines

  • 5.

    Staffed by trained healthcare providers, including community health officers

  • 6.

    Utilize technology for telemedicine and digital health records

  • 7.

    Aim to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare

  • 8.

    Operate as the first point of contact for healthcare in rural and underserved areas

Visual Insights

Key Statistics on Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) - 2026

This dashboard presents key statistics related to Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, highlighting their impact on primary healthcare.

Total HWCs Operational
160,000+

Indicates the reach of primary healthcare services across the country.

People Served Annually
800 Million+

Shows the utilization of HWCs and their impact on providing healthcare services.

Essential Healthcare Services Offered
12

Highlights the comprehensive range of services provided at HWCs.

Related Concepts

Ayushman Bharat Scheme

Source Topic

Delhi Government Inaugurates 81 New Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Social Issues

UPSC Relevance

Important for UPSC GS Paper 2 (Social Justice, Governance, Health), frequently asked in both Prelims and Mains. Understanding the role of HWCs in strengthening primary healthcare is crucial.

On This Page

DefinitionHistorical BackgroundKey PointsVisual InsightsRelated ConceptsUPSC RelevanceSource Topic

Source Topic

Delhi Government Inaugurates 81 New Ayushman Arogya MandirsSocial Issues

Related Concepts

Ayushman Bharat Scheme