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PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) — health system strengthening (2026)

Rs 64,180 crore (FY 2021-26) for critical care infra, public health labs, integrated public health surveillance, digital health.

Launched: 2021 · Issued by: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Who is eligible

What you get

Critical care hospital blocks in 12 states; integrated district-level public health labs; biosafety labs; metropolitan surveillance; National One Health Centre; National Institutions of Virology + One Health.

How to apply (step-by-step)

  1. No individual application — PM-ABHIM funds infrastructure; you benefit by better availability.
  2. For grievances about facility quality — File complaint at District Hospital + State Health Mission.
  3. For specific service denial — file RTI — Use RTI to know what facilities should be available + pin accountability.

Timeline

Project completion FY 2025-26.

Portal + helpline

Common issues

Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I get money under PM-ABHIM?

No — it is infrastructure spending. Citizens benefit via better facility availability.

My hospital still understaffed despite ABHIM funds — what to do?

File RTI to State Health Mission for staffing sanction + actual deployment data.

How do I find a PM-ABHIM hospital near me?

State Health Mission portal lists; or RTI to district health office.

Was the Rs 64,180 crore actually spent?

CAG audits annually. RTI to MoHFW for state-wise utilization data.

Summary + next step

Bottom line: Rs 64,180 crore (FY 2021-26) for critical care infra, public health labs, integrated public health surveillance, digital health. Apply at abhim.gov.in. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.

Sources

Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.