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No financial irregularities in Ayushman Arogya Mandirs: Health minister

A total of 370 AAMs have been operationalised across the Capital during the 2025-26 financial year under centrally sponsored schemes, stated a government release

Published on: May 29, 2026, 03:28:00 IST
By Ridhima Gupta
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New Delhi: The Delhi government on Thursday said there are no financial irregularities in the functioning of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), the grassroots healthcare centres.

A total of ₹25 lakh has been earmarked for infrastructure upgradation at each AAM, while an additional ₹1 lakh has been allocated for furniture, fixtures and other essential functional requirements. (HT)
A total of ₹25 lakh has been earmarked for infrastructure upgradation at each AAM, while an additional ₹1 lakh has been allocated for furniture, fixtures and other essential functional requirements. (HT)

Delhi Health minister Dr Pankaj Singh said the expansion of healthcare infrastructure in the Capital is being implemented with complete transparency and strict adherence to guidelines.

“Every AAM has been developed under approved financial norms and established procedures. Misinterpretation of financial figures without reference to sanctioned allocations and actual fund releases risks creating unnecessary confusion regarding an important public healthcare initiative,” he said.

A total of 370 AAMs have been operationalised across the Capital during the 2025-26 financial year under centrally sponsored schemes, stated an official release.

A total of ₹66.80 crore has been released for the centres, including ₹58.30 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and ₹8.50 crore under the National Health Mission (NHM).

A total of ₹25 lakh has been earmarked for infrastructure upgradation at each AAM, while an additional ₹1 lakh has been allocated for furniture, fixtures and other essential functional requirements.

Of the 370 AAMs, 244 have been established under PM-ABHIM, while 126 are under NHM.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ridhima Gupta

Ridhima Gupta is a Principal Correspondent at Hindustan Times, where she covers healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and public health policy. Her reporting centers on Delhi’s major hospitals (AIIMS, Safdarjung, Lok Nayak), the state health department, and emerging medical trends. Ridhima is particularly interested in reporting on healthcare issues through the lens of women, children, and persons with disabilities. Her work often explores the intersection of healthcare and public policy, examining how these factors shape access health care. Based in New Delhi, many of her reports have led to direct government action over the years, in different city. Earlier this year, she completed a media training workshop on the Impact of Extreme Heat on Health, organised by the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), further strengthening her interest in reporting on the intersection of climate change and public health. A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Ridhima has around a decade of experience in journalism. She began her career as a trainee television reporter with Mirror Now in Mumbai and has since worked across multiple cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, contributing to both print and broadcast newsrooms. She is a recipient of the Laadli Media Fellowship (2022) for her reporting on education, disability, and women’s issues. Before joining Hindustan Times, Ridhima worked with The Times of India, New Indian Express and News18. A native of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Ridhima completed her undergraduate studies in Biotechnology. And when she is not working as a journalist she likes to paint and go on nature hikes.

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