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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
- Designed at state/district level (no individual application)
- Health departments + district administrations implement
- Citizen access via improved facilities at govt hospitals
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)
- No individual application — PM-ABHIM funds infrastructure; you benefit by better availability.
- For grievances about facility quality — File complaint at District Hospital + State Health Mission.
- 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
- Official portal: abhim.gov.in
- Helpline: Health Ministry: 1075
Common issues
- Facility not yet operational despite sanction — file RTI to NHA + State Health Mission.
- Equipment installed but unstaffed — recurring complaint; file RTI for staffing position.
- Lab tests promised free, charged — file complaint at District Health Office + RTI.
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.
- Apply now: abhim.gov.in
- If delayed — RTI Drafter: File RTI in 5 minutes
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Sources
- Official portal: abhim.gov.in
- Issued by: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
- Launched: 2021
- Citizen feedback via %%AwaazRTI%% (composite, identifying details removed)
Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.