Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM)
Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM), an initiative to transform primary healthcare delivery by creating accessible, holistic, and wellness-focused centers across the country. It aims to provide preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care free of cost, closer to communities.
About Ayushman Arogya Mandir
- Comprehensive Primary Healthcare (CPHC): AAM shifts from selective health services to a universal, holistic model covering maternal health, child care, chronic disease management, mental health, and wellness activities like yoga.
- Scale: India plans to establish 1.5 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs nationwide, integrating Sub-Health Centres (SHCs), Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and Urban PHCs (UPHCs).
- Free & Universal: Services are free to all users, ensuring equity and accessibility.
- Technology-enabled: Includes teleconsultation and digital health records to improve coordination and continuity of care.
Services Offered
- Maternal & Child Health: Antenatal care, safe delivery, immunization.
- Preventive Care: Screening for hypertension, diabetes, cancers.
- Wellness Activities: Yoga, lifestyle counseling, health awareness campaigns.
- Drug Distribution: Essential medicines for chronic and acute conditions.
- Telemedicine: Remote consultations with specialists.
Current Status
- As of late 2025, India has over 1.8 lakh functional SHCs, 1.3 lakh PHCs, and 24,000+ UPHCs integrated into the AAM framework.
- States are rapidly expanding: for example, Uttar Pradesh is opening 147 new urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across 34 districts.
Importance
- Accessibility: Brings healthcare closer to rural and urban communities.
- Equity: Free services reduce financial barriers.
- Holistic Approach: Goes beyond curative care to emphasize wellness and prevention.
- Integration: Links with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission for seamless health records.
Challenges & Considerations
- Infrastructure gaps: Some centers face delays due to budget allocations (e.g., UP’s expansion stalled until funds were released).
- Human resources: Recruiting and retaining trained staff is critical.
- Awareness: Communities must be educated about the availability of services.
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