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Delhi Arogya Ayushman Mandirs: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Thursday said the government will inaugurate 70 more Arogya Ayushman Mandirs this month, taking the total number of operational health clinics in the capital to over 200.

According to the authorities, Delhi has around 168 Ayushman Mandirs, and with the more coming up in 10 out of its 11 districts, the government aims to make these clinics the "backbone of the community healthcare".

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Singh said the government would no longer operate health centres from rented buildings, as adequate space is now available for new facilities. The Delhi Health Minister asserted that the government is committed to scaling up the network rapidly.

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While speaking to the news agency, PTI, he said, "With these 70 new Arogya Ayushman Mandirs, we are taking quality primary healthcare directly to people's neighbourhoods. Our goal is simple — no citizen should be left behind because of distance, cost, or lack of access."

Elaborating government's plan, Singh said his ministry wants to reach an even higher number by the end of this year, with more clinics being developed and tenders being finalised.

"By early next year, every promised Mandir will be operational. We are expanding aggressively, and you will see these centres becoming the first point of care for lakhs of Delhi residents," he stated.

Better Than Mohalla Clinics: Minister

Unlike the earlier Mohalla Clinics, which had limited services, the new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will feature modern technology and expanded facilities, including OPD services, free medicines, lab tests, maternal care, child and elderly healthcare, mental health support, and dental treatment, the officials said.

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The government has promised to set up 1,139 such clinics in phases — some converted from earlier Mohalla Clinics and many being newly built.

Arogya Ayushman Mandirs To Opened In These Areas In Delhi

The new Arogya Ayushman Mandirs will be inaugurated this month, including in the Sarai Kale Khan dispensary area, Khizrabad, Hauz Khas, Shahpur, Burari, Nehru Place, Okhla, Darya Ganj, Gautam Nagar, Jahangirpuri, and several other locations. An additional 187 are expected to start functioning by December 31.

(With PTI inputs)

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