| 1,81,873 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs functional across the Country as of 30.11.2025 | | |
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New Delhi, Dec 16: The Government of India announced establishment of 1,50,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), erstwhile Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs), across the country by December 2022 by transforming existing Sub-Health Centres (SHC) and Primary Health Centres (PHC) in rural and urban areas to deliver the expanded range of comprehensive primary healthcare services with complete 12 package of basic healthcare services. These primarily health services include Reproductive and Child Health (RMNCHA+N) services, Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) (screening and management for NCDs such as Hypertension, Diabetes and 3 common cancers of Oral, Breast and Cervix) and incrementally adding other services for mental health, ENT, Ophthalmology, oral health, geriatric and palliative health care and trauma care etc. AAMs also conduct various wellness related activities like Yoga, Zumba, Shirodhara, Meditation etc. which enable improved physical and mental health. As on 30.11.2025, a total of 1,81,873 Ayushman Arogya Mandir are operational across the country.
Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) in district hospitals are a vital component for strengthening India’s capacity to manage infectious diseases and health emergencies. Under the PM-ABHIM CSS component, 621 CCBs have been approved and sanctioned. These blocks are designed to provide comprehensive intensive care through well-equipped ICUs, oxygen-supported beds, and robust infection-control mechanisms, enabling districts to deliver timely and effective care to critically ill patients. CCBs will significantly enhance district-level readiness, ensure critical care services closer to communities, reduce referrals to higher facilities.
Under the PM-ABHIM CSS component, Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHLs) are a crucial component of building an IT-enabled, real-time disease surveillance system. A total of 744 IPHLs have been sanctioned across all districts. These laboratories are designed to serve as district-level nodal hubs for comprehensive diagnostics, disease confirmation, and public health surveillance. It supports real-time data flow into the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), facilitating rapid identification of trends, early warning signals, and coordinated response across districts and blocks. The enhanced diagnostic access and seamless integration with digital surveillance systems significantly bolster district-level public health preparedness and the country’s ability to manage infectious disease outbreaks efficiently.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today. |
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