CM Rekha inaugurates 51 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated 51 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs from Fatehpur Beri village in South Delhi, taking the total number of such centres in the Capital to 370 in just eight months. She said the expansion marks a major step in strengthening Delhi’s primary healthcare system and ensuring that every citizen has access to timely and affordable treatment.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said healthcare is the Government’s top priority. “Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are not merely treatment centres; they are hubs of prevention, awareness and trust. When the intent is clear and the resolve is strong, results follow swiftly. Setting up 370 Arogya Mandirs within a year reflects our commitment,” she said.

The programme was attended by South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Chhatarpur MLA Kartar Singh Tanwar, municipal councillor Sunder Singh Tanwar, senior officials and local residents. The Chief Minister inspected the newly inaugurated centre and reviewed the services being offered.

She checked whether essential diagnostic tests, medicines and treatment facilities were functioning properly and whether people were receiving timely care.

She said the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have brought a visible change in Delhi’s healthcare system. These centres focus not only on treatment but also on preventive and promotive care. Each centre provides around 80 types of free diagnostic tests. Essential medicines are available at no cost. Facilities for advanced diagnostic services and cancer screening have also been introduced.

The centres also offer immunisation, maternal and child health services, elderly care and screening for non-communicable diseases. Dedicated rooms have been created for mothers and children. The infrastructure has been designed to be modern and patient-friendly.

The Chief Minister said the initiative will reduce the burden on big hospitals. It will help cut long waiting times and ensure that people get treatment close to their homes. She added that the government plans to set up more than 1,100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in the coming years.

Later in the day, the Chief Minister launched development projects worth Rs 322 crore in the Chhatarpur Assembly constituency.

She laid the foundation stone for works related to road construction and strengthening, drainage improvement, traffic-easing measures and school infrastructure upgrades. Public amenities in local colonies will also be improved.

The Chief Minister also announced that a double-decker flyover has been approved on the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road at a cost of Rs 1,471 crore. She said the project will help reduce traffic congestion in the area.

Chhatarpur will get three new schools as part of the development push. Four elevated road projects have also been approved for Chhatarpur and nearby areas.

The Chief Minister said her government sees healthcare and infrastructure as long-term investments in the city’s future.

She said the goal is to build a system where quality healthcare and better civic facilities are available to all residents without difficulty.