{"id":171167,"date":"2025-03-18T14:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=171167"},"modified":"2025-03-18T14:13:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T08:43:01","slug":"delhi-to-sign-mou-with-centre-for-pm-abhim-implementation-on-march-18-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/delhi-to-sign-mou-with-centre-for-pm-abhim-implementation-on-march-18-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi to Sign MoU with Centre for PM-ABHIM Implementation on March 18, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Delhi government to sign MoU with\u2002Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on March 18, 2025, for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) Under the scheme, 1,139 Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (U-AAMs) will be established in Delhi to strengthen primary\u2002healthcare services and prepare to combat future pandemics and outbreaks. Additionally, the plan includes upgrading 553 existing mohalla clinics and creating 413 new U-AAMs. This development follows a lengthy legal struggle and a shift in Delhi\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights of the Deal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About PM-ABHIM Scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Central government scheme launched to strengthen public health infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aims to respond effectively to future pandemics and health emergencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focuses on upgrading primary healthcare facilities across urban and rural areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implementation Plan for Delhi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1,139 Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (U-AAMs) to be established.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>553 existing mohalla clinics to be upgraded to U-AAMs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>413 new U-AAMs to be opened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheme previously implemented only for diagnostic labs at Indira Gandhi Hospital on a pilot basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Political and Legal Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The scheme was refused\u2002earlier by Delhi\u2019s AAP government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Despite the Model Code of Conduct, the Delhi High Court directed the government to sign the MoU by January 5,\u20022025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Supreme Court stayed the High\u2002Court order on January 17, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The new Delhi government,\u2002headed by the BJP, announced in February 2025 that it would implement the scheme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The MoU between the Delhi government and the Centre will be signed on March 18, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delhi government to sign MoU with\u2002Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on March 18, 2025, for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) Under the scheme, 1,139 Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (U-AAMs) will be established in Delhi to strengthen primary\u2002healthcare services and prepare to combat future pandemics and outbreaks. 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