12 Aam Aadmi Mohalla clinics, 13 govt dispensaries to be modified at cost of Rs 2.55 cr

The average cost for the upgrade has been kept at Rs 15 lakh for the government dispensary and Rs 5 lakh each for the mohalla clinics. “The total amount required for such works is Rs 2.55 crore,” said the letter.

“It was also desired to give a rough estimate for carrying out the said upgradation to the extent possible under which it is submitted that the average cost for such upgradation per dispensary will be around Rs 15 lakh each for 13 listed DGD 15×13 = i.e. Rs. 1.95 Cr. In addition the average cost for upgradation of the AAMC to Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandir is @ Rs. 5 lakh each for 12 Nos comes out to = 5×12 Rs. 0.60 Cr. Therefore, the total amount required for such work is Rs. 2.55 Cr,” said the letter.

It further added that to execute these works, permission may be granted to utilise the fund allotted under the dispensary head to execute these works where the budget seems available.

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, soon after taking charge last month, had announced the decision to rename the AAP’s Mohalla clinics. He had also announced that 250 such clinics running from rented spaces will be shut.

The move is part of the newly elected government’s 100-day plan.