## Summary of CGHS Wellness Centre Policy in Rajasthan (August 8, 2025)
This document summarizes the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's policy regarding the establishment and operation of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Wellness Centres in Rajasthan, as of August 8, 2025.
**Current Status:**
* There are currently 10 CGHS Wellness Centres operating in Rajasthan, distributed across four districts: Jaipur (7), Ajmer (1), Kota (1), and Jodhpur (1).
* The total number of CGHS beneficiaries in Rajasthan is 95,135.
* Jaipur has the highest number of beneficiaries and wellness centers, with 7 wellness centers serving 71,667 beneficiaries.
* Individual wellness centers range in beneficiaries from 2,991 to 16,386.
**Policy Norms and Criteria:**
* The establishment of new CGHS Wellness Centres is contingent upon meeting specific criteria, including a minimum of 2500 principal CGHS cardholders or 6000 CGHS beneficiaries.
* Additional requirements include resource availability, suitable accommodations, and the creation of necessary staff positions (Medical Officers, Pharmacists, Staff Nurses, Clerical Staff, etc.).
* Sanctioning of posts and fund allocation for new Wellness Centres falls under the purview of the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
**Future Development:**
* The government is considering opening new CGHS Wellness Centres in Rajasthan, potentially including Udaipur district.
* The decision to establish new centers depends on fulfilling the aforementioned norms and criteria, as well as budgetary approvals.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for health policy.
CGHS Wellness Centres: Central Government Health Scheme Wellness Centres, which provide healthcare services to government employees and pensioners.
Rajasthan: A state in India where new CGHS Wellness Centres are proposed.
Udaipur district: A district in Rajasthan, India, specifically mentioned for the potential opening of a new CGHS Wellness Centre.
Shri Prataprao Jadhav: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance: The department responsible for sanctioning posts and allocating funds for opening CGHS Wellness Centres.
Jaipur, Rajasthan: A city in Rajasthan with multiple CGHS Wellness Centres.
CGHS Cardholders: Principal cardholders of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE
DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. 3328
TOBE ANSWERED ON08th AUGUST,2025
SETTING UPOFNEWCGHS WELLNESS CENTRES IN RAJASTHAN
†3328.DR. MANNALALRAWAT:
Will the Ministerof HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFAREbe pleasedtostate:
(a)the norms/criteria fixedfor setting upof newCGHS WellnessCentresinthe country;
(b) the details of CGHS Wellness Centres being operated by the Government in the State of
Rajasthan, district-wise;
(c) whether the Government is taking steps regarding opening of new CGHS Wellness
CentresinRajasthan especially inUdaipur district;
(d) if so, the detailsthereofand if not,the reasons therefor; and
(e)the detailsof CGHS beneficiaries andCGHS CentresinRajasthan at present?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND
FAMILYWELFARE
(SHRIPRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a)to(e): The extant norms for opening of a new CGHS Wellness Centre, inter-alia,
include minimum 2500 principal CGHS Cardholders or 6000 CGHS beneficiaries subject to
availability of resources, suitable accommodations, creation of posts of Medical Officers,
Pharmacists, Staff Nurse, Clerical Staff etc. The sanction of posts and allocation of funds for
opening of these WellnessCentres isunder the ambit of Department of Expenditure, Ministry
of Finance.
At present, there are 10 CGHS Wellness Centres functioning across the state of
Rajasthan (Jaipur-07,ajmer-01, Kota-01, Jodhpur-01). The details of CGHS beneficiaries and
CGHS CentresinRajasthan isat Annexure.ANNEXURE
CGHSWellnessCentresandCGHSBeneficiariesinRajasthan
S.No. District Name ofCGHSWellnessCentre No. of beneficiaries
W.C.No. 1,Chaura RastaJA01 3,963
W.C.No.2,Janta ColonyJA02 3,362
W.C.No. 3, BajajNagar JA03 10,954
(i) Jaipur W.C.No. 4,Bani ParkJA04 16,386
W.C.No.5,JyotiNagar JA05 11,402
W.C.No. 6,Malviya NagarJA06 13,597
W.C.No.7,Vidhyadhar NagarJA07 11,963
(ii) Ajmer W.C.AjmerAJM1 8,597
(iii) Kota W.C.Kota KOT1 2,991
(iv) Jodhpur W.C.JodhpurJDH1 11,920
Total 95,135
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