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8 September 2026

Transition of Mohalla Clinic staff to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

The topic involves the transition of a major public health model and raises significant governance and accountability issues regarding the rights of public service staff and the continuity of essential health services.

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  • Delhi government is transitioning from Mohalla Clinics to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) to serve as primary healthcare centres.
  • Target: 1,100 AAMs; current status: 415 established, replacing 553 former Mohalla Clinics.
  • AAMs mandate: Maternal and child healthcare, routine immunisation, non-communicable disease screening, and nearly 80 types of free diagnostic tests.
  • Staffing structure: Both models employ a doctor, pharmacist, multi-task worker, and lab technician.
  • Issue: Former staff members report unpaid final salaries and operational dues following the closure of Mohalla Clinics.
  • Administrative status: Pending payments are reportedly under budget consideration by health authorities.
  • Legal status: Affected staff have approached the Delhi High Court regarding unpaid dues.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of primary healthcare infrastructure in achieving Universal Health Coverage in India. How does the transition to integrated health and wellness centres enhance service delivery? 150 words
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  2. The transition of primary healthcare models requires robust administrative and financial planning to ensure continuity of service and protection of human resources. Critically analyze the challenges involved in scaling up primary health infrastructure while maintaining the welfare of contractual healthcare personnel. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) are designed to provide which of the following services?

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