Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare addressed Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 282 on August 8, 2025, regarding Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) in Andhra Pradesh. The response confirms the approval of 45 Urban AAMs (UAAMs) under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PMABHIM) Scheme for the fiscal years 2021-22 to 2025-26, in addition to 191 UAAMs approved under the 15th Finance Commission. The State Government of Andhra Pradesh is responsible for the operationalization of the 45 UAAMs under PMABHIM.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Approval of UAAMs:**
* 45 UAAMs approved for Andhra Pradesh under the PMABHIM Scheme for FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26.
* 191 additional UAAMs approved for the state under the 15th Finance Commission for the same period.
* **Financial Approvals (PMABHIM):**
* SPIP Approvals for UAAM under PMABHIM for Andhra Pradesh:
* FY 2023-24: Rs. 13805 lakhs
* FY 2024-25: Rs. 1824.75 lakhs
* One UAAM has been sanctioned in Anakapalli District.
* **District-wise Distribution (PMABHIM):**
* 45 UAAMs are distributed across various districts in Andhra Pradesh, including Anakapalli, Anantapur, Bapatla, Chittoor, East Godavari, Eluru, Guntur, Kakinada, Krishna, Kurnool, NTR, Palnadu, Parvathipuram Manyam, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Visakhapatanam, Vizianagaram, West Godavari and YSR.
Impact Analysis:
* **State Government of Andhra Pradesh**
* Impact: Responsible for the operationalization of the 45 UAAMs approved under the PMABHIM scheme.
* Action Required: Take necessary steps to make the 45 approved UAAMs operational.
* **Ministry of Health and Family Welfare**
* Impact: Oversees the implementation of the PMABHIM scheme and monitors the progress of UAAMs in Andhra Pradesh.
* Action Required: Continue to provide financial and technical support to the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for the establishment and operationalization of UAAMs.
* **Residents of Andhra Pradesh**
* Impact: Will have increased access to healthcare services through the establishment of UAAMs.
* Action Required: Utilize the services provided by the UAAMs once they are operational.
Key Entities Referenced
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs: A network of health and wellness centers in India, aimed at providing comprehensive primary healthcare services.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are being established.
Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission: A centrally sponsored scheme by the Indian government to strengthen the country's healthcare infrastructure.
Anakapalli district: A district in Andhra Pradesh where one UAAM has been sanctioned.
LOK SABHA: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding Ayushman Arogya Mandirs was raised.
SHRI JAGATPRAKASH NADDA: The Minister of Health and Family Welfare who answered the question in the Lok Sabha.
15th Finance Commission: A constitutional body in India that provides recommendations on the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States. UAAMs were also approved under it.
Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs: Urban version of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
GOVERNMENT OFINDIA
MINISTRYOFHEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE
DEPARTMENT OFHEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE
LOK SABHA
STARREDQUESTION NO. 282
TO BE ANSWEREDON THE 8THAUGUST,2025
AYUSHMANAROGYAMANDIRSINANDHRAPRADESH
*282.DR.CMRAMESH:
Will the Ministerof HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFAREbe pleasedtostate:
(a) whether it is true that the Government has approved 45 units of Ayushman Arogya
Mandirs (U-Health andWellnessCentres) inAndhra Pradesh;
(b) if so, the detailsof the AAMs, district-wise;
(c) the details of amount approved, sanctioned, released and spent on these units in the State
with particularreference toAnakapallidistrict; and
(d) the time frame bywhich the said AAMsare likelytobecome operational?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE
(SHRIJAGATPRAKASH NADDA)
(a) to(d) AStatementislaidonthe Tableof the House.STATEMENTREFERRED TOIN REPLYTO LOK SABHA
STARREDQUESTION NO. 282FOR8THAUGUST, 2025
(a) Yes. Forty-five (45) Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (UAAM) for Andhra Pradesh
for five years from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26 were approved under the Pradhan Mantri -
Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) Scheme. In addition, 191
UAAMs were also approved for the state from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26 under the 15th
FinanceCommission.
(b) The district-wise details of 45 UAAMs approved under PM-ABHIM are furnished at
Annexure-I.
(c) SPIP Approvals for UAAM under PM-ABHIM for the FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
for the state of Andhra Pradesh are Rs. 13805 lakhs and Rs. 1824.75 lakhs, respectively. One
UAAM hasbeensanctionedinAnakapalliDistrict.
(d) Public Health is a State subject, and the operationalisation of the 45 UAAMs under
PM-ABHIM rests with the StateGovernment of Andhra Pradesh.Annexure-I
Details of Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (UAAMs) approved under
PM-ABHIM for Andhra Pradesh
S. No District_Name Name of the Facility
1 Anakapalli Sriramnagar
2 Anantapur Munnanagar-33 ward
3 Anantapur Bindela Colony
4 Bapatla Nethaji Colony
5 Chittoor Ekambara Kupparam
6 East Godavari Simhachalam Nagar
7 East Godavari Vambay Colony
8 Eluru Gollayagudem-01
9 Guntur Lalapeta
10 Guntur Pichukula Gunta
11 Guntur Chinaravuru-02
12 Guntur Cabinpeta
13 Kakinada Recharla peta
14 Kakinada Vaddillapeta-2
15 Krishna Tadigadapa-4 (Srinivasanagar)
16 Kurnool 36-Award NTR colony-1
17 Kurnool 37-Award Mamidalapadu-1
18 Kurnool 16 ward Ambedkar nagar
19 NTR Frizerpeta
20 NTR Pnnami Ghat, Bank Colony21 NTR Ramalingeswar nagar kata
22 NTR Bhupesh gupta nagar
23 NTR Pappulamillu
24 NTR CR Nagar
25 Palnadu Railway gate-Masjid
26 Palnadu Budagajangala colony
27 Parvathipuram Manyam Kothavalasa-1
28 Prakasam Ekalavyanagar (Slate workers)
29 Prakasam Granite workers
30 SPSR Nellore Bhagatsing colony
31 SPSR Nellore Vengalrao nagar
32 Srikakulam Dammalaveedhi
33 Tirupati Scavengers colony
34 Tirupati Auto Nagar
35 Visakhapatanam Pedajalaripeta
36 Visakhapatanam Chilakapeta
37 Visakhapatanam Kailasapuram
38 Visakhapatanam Yarada
39 Visakhapatanam Asivanipalem
40 Visakhapatanam Chittivalasa
41 Vizianagaram Upparapeta-33 (Sainadhacolony)
42 West Godavari Scavengers Colony -WS
43 YSR Prakashnagar
44 YSR Nakash-2
45 YSR Sanjeevnagar
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