Delhi Government Inaugurates 81 New Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
Delhi adds 81 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, aiming for 1,100 centers citywide.
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Key Facts
81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs inaugurated in Delhi
Total: 319 such centers now in Delhi
Target: 1,100 centers across Delhi
UPSC Exam Angles
GS Paper II: Social Justice, Health
Connects to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Potential for questions on government schemes, health infrastructure, and social sector development
Visual Insights
Expansion of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Delhi (2026)
This map shows the location of the new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Delhi and highlights the Hari Nagar constituency where the inauguration took place. It also shows the planned expansion across all constituencies.
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Background
The concept of primary healthcare centers in India has evolved significantly since independence. The Bhore Committee of 1946 laid the foundation for a comprehensive primary healthcare system, emphasizing preventive and promotive health services. Subsequent committees, such as the Mudaliar Committee and the Chadha Committee, further refined the approach, focusing on integration of health services and disease control programs.
The Alma-Ata Declaration of 1978, which advocated 'Health for All by 2000,' provided a global impetus for strengthening primary healthcare. In India, this led to the expansion of primary health centers (PHCs) and sub-centers, aiming to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services to rural and underserved populations. The National Health Policy of 1983 and subsequent policies have reiterated the importance of primary healthcare as the cornerstone of the health system.
Latest Developments
In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on strengthening primary healthcare in India through initiatives like the National Health Mission (NHM) and Ayushman Bharat. The Ayushman Bharat scheme, launched in 2018, has two main components: Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). HWCs aim to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, including preventive, promotive, and curative care, closer to the community.
The government aims to upgrade existing sub-centers and PHCs into HWCs. There is also an increasing emphasis on leveraging technology for healthcare delivery, including telemedicine and digital health records. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the importance of a robust primary healthcare system for managing public health emergencies and ensuring continuity of essential health services.
Practice Questions (MCQs)
1. Consider the following statements regarding Ayushman Arogya Mandirs: 1. They aim to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, including preventive, promotive, and curative care. 2. They are being established only in urban areas to cater to the healthcare needs of the urban poor. 3. They are part of the Ayushman Bharat scheme launched in 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
Statement 1 is correct as Ayushman Arogya Mandirs aim to provide comprehensive primary healthcare. Statement 3 is correct as they are a part of the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Statement 2 is incorrect as they are being established in both urban and rural areas.
2. With reference to the evolution of primary healthcare in India, consider the following committees: 1. Bhore Committee 2. Mudaliar Committee 3. Chadha Committee Arrange the committees in chronological order of their establishment.
- A.1-2-3
- B.2-1-3
- C.3-2-1
- D.2-3-1
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Answer: A
The Bhore Committee was established in 1946, the Mudaliar Committee in 1962, and the Chadha Committee in 1963.
3. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)?
- A.It provides cashless access to healthcare services for eligible beneficiaries.
- B.It aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare.
- C.It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- D.It covers secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
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Answer: C
AB-PMJAY is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, not the Ministry of Rural Development.
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Source Articles
Delhi Chief Minister inaugurates 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs | Delhi News - The Indian Express
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