Lok Sabha Question No. 4829 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-20
Subject: Projects Santioned under PM-ABHIM in Hathras
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Anoop Pradhan Valmiki

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4829 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2026

## PROJECTS SANTIONED UNDER PM-ABHIM IN HATHRAS

## 4829. SHRI ANOOP PRADHAN VALMIKI:

## Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the names of the projects sanctioned by the Government to strengthen health infrastructure in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh under the said scheme along with the current progress status of these projects;
- (b) whether the establishment of a Critical Care Block or advanced diagnostic facilities is proposed at the Hathras District Hospital, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the action plan for the further expansion of health services in semiurban districts under the Government's vision of 'Viksit Bharat';
- (d) whether the Government proposes to further strengthen telemedicine facilities in districts like Hathras, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether any timeline has been fixed for the establishment of public health laboratories at the block level and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (e): Pradhan Mantri- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with some Central Sector Components (CS) which has an outlay of Rs. 64,180 Crores for the scheme period (FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26).

The scheme envisages a new generation of reforms to integrate and strengthen health service delivery and public health action by providing a continuum of care at all levels, namely primary, secondary, and tertiary and for preparing the health systems to respond effectively to pandemics and disasters.

Under the CSS component of the scheme, administrative approvals have been accorded to the State of Uttar Pradesh for five years i.e. FY 2021-22 to 2025-2026 for an amount of Rs. 5249.99 Cr. for construction/ strengthening of 1670 Building less Sub Health Centres (SHCs), 674 Urban-Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM), 515 Block Public Health Units (BPHUs), 75 Integrated Public Health Labs (IPHLs) and 74 Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) at District Hospitals and Medical college level.

As per information provided by the State, in Hathras district, approvals have been accorded for 6 Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), 4 Block Public Health Units (BPHUs), 1 Integrated Public Health Laboratory (IPHL), and 1 Critical Care Hospital Block (CCB) . These interventions are aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services, enhancing diagnostic capacity, improving disease surveillance, and augmenting critical care facilities in the district.

The Viksit Bharat 2047 Initiative envisions India as a developed, equitable and resilient nation by 2047, with health and wellness as a key pillar. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage, improved healthy life expectancy and reduced out-of-pocket expenditure through a strengthened, digitally enabled and climate-resilient healthcare system. The initiative focuses on expanding quality healthcare services, strengthening health infrastructure and workforce, promoting digital health under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, encouraging innovation in pharmaceuticals and medical technology, and enhancing disease surveillance and emergency preparedness to ensure accessible, affordable and high-quality healthcare for all citizens.

Teleconsultation services have been rolled out across all States/UTs in the country, with implementation being carried out by the respective States/UTs. Financial provisions for strengthening teleconsultation services in both rural and urban areas are provided to the States/UTs through NHM Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs). As on 16th March 2026, a total of 1,38,480 health facilities have been enrolled as Spokes and 18,571 facilities as Hubs on the eSanjeevani portal.

Further, under the CSS component of PM-ABHIM, 515 Block Public Health Units (BPHUs) have been approved for the State of Uttar Pradesh, including 4 BPHUs in Hathras district, for the period FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26 to strengthen public health laborarories & disease surveillance at the block level.

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