About the Scheme
PM-ABHIM creates a strong public health infrastructure for detection and treatment of diseases especially pandemic preparedness. Launched Oct 25, 2021. Budget: ₹64,180 crore (5 years). Covers 17,788 rural HWCs, 11,024 urban HWCs, 602 district hospitals with critical care blocks, 12 Central Institutes of Virology, 730 National Disease Control Centres.
Target Beneficiaries: Population of all districts; rural and urban health facilities; focus on underserved areas
Key Features
- Budget: ₹64,180 crore over 5 years (one of largest health infra investments)
- 17,788 Rural Health and Wellness Centres (sub-centres upgraded)
- 11,024 Urban Health and Wellness Centres in urban areas
- 602 District Hospitals with Critical Care Blocks for oxygen, ICU, ventilators
- 12 Central Institutes of Virology for virus surveillance and outbreak response
- 730 National Disease Control Centres (15 new, 715 strengthened)
- 5 National Institutes for the Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS-type)