New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta Friday inaugurated 45 new Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs, taking the total number of such primary healthcare centres in the city to 415.Launching the new centres from Shakurpur in northwest Delhi, Gupta said the expansion of the network was aimed at bringing affordable and quality healthcare closer to residents and reducing the need for people to travel long distances for basic medical services.Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs are clinics established to improve access to primary healthcare services in the neighbourhoods.“Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs offer nearly 80 types of free diagnostic tests. The centres will also place emphasis on disease prevention, early detection, timely treatment and health awareness. The govt’s aim is not only to treat illnesses but also to encourage people to adopt a healthier lifestyle. People should undergo regular health check-ups, maintain a balanced lifestyle and make yoga and exercise a part of their daily routine,” Gupta said.Govt wants to establish around 1,100 facilities soon. “This is not merely about opening health centres but about creating a healthcare system where quality treatment is available close to people’s homes,” CM said.Later in the day, CM inaugurated development projects worth around Rs 14.3 crore in the Tri Nagar assembly constituency, including road, drainage and civic infrastructure works. The projects include reconstruction of five roads and a drain in Netaji Subhash Place, beautification of Samrat Enclave Market, and development works at Gurjar Chaupal, Saini Chaupal and the Shakurpur cremation ground.Gupta also inaugurated eight roads developed by Public Works Department at a cost of about Rs 6.3 crore. These include stretches on Lawrence Road, Maharshi Parashuram Marg, Parwana Road, G & H Shakurpur Road, Ekalavya Marg, Thiruvalluvar Marg and Veer Hemu Marg.Gupta said her govt was simultaneously strengthening healthcare, infrastructure and civic amenities to improve the quality of life for residents. “Large-scale development works were being undertaken across all assembly constituencies, covering roads, drains, colonies and slum clusters.”
