What this scheme offers
AAP's Mohalla Clinics were, for a decade, one of the most internationally recognised parts of Delhi's welfare system — free primary healthcare and basic diagnostics at neighbourhood level, praised by the WHO and UN for a cost-effective urban-health model, though also the subject of corruption allegations that led the Lieutenant Governor to order an inquiry into their functioning. After the BJP's 2025 election win, the government moved to convert or replace these clinics with 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir' centres, aligning Delhi's primary healthcare with the central Ayushman Bharat framework. The pace of genuine new construction versus simple rebranding of existing facilities has become a real political dispute — the opposition has specifically alleged that some claimed new centres are repainted Mohalla Clinics with new signage — so treat headline conversion numbers with some caution and confirm what's actually available at your nearest centre.
Who is eligible
- Any Delhi resident seeking primary healthcare or basic diagnostics.
- No income or category restriction for walk-in primary care.
Documents required
- None required for walk-in care — Aadhaar may be requested for records
How to apply
- Visit your nearest Ayushman Arogya Mandir (or existing Mohalla Clinic, where not yet converted) for free primary consultation and basic tests.
- No appointment or registration is typically needed for walk-in care.
- For referral to secondary/tertiary care, ask the centre's doctor about the next steps under the linked Ayushman Bharat framework, where applicable.
- Locate your nearest centre through the Delhi Health Department's facility locator, where available.