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Delhi CM Gupta Reassures Mohalla Clinic Workers of Job Priority in Healthcare Transition

As Ayushman Arogya Mandirs replace Mohalla Clinics, Gupta pledges job security for existing staff while protests over salary delays persist.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the existing employees will be given priority under the new healthcare framework being introduced by the Delhi government.
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta with cabinet minister Ashish Sood inspects fire services' equipment at Delhi Secretariat in New Delhi on Friday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
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Overview

  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has guaranteed that current Mohalla Clinic staff will be prioritized for roles in the new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs system.
  • The Delhi government is phasing out overlapping Mohalla Clinics as part of its plan to establish 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs under the Ayushman Bharat framework.
  • Protests erupted as healthcare workers demanded clarity on their future and payment of overdue salaries for March and April, with some workers citing financial strain.
  • Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh emphasized a transparent recruitment process, assuring that all eligible staff will have opportunities in the new system.
  • AAP leaders have accused the BJP-led government of dismantling public welfare schemes, while Gupta reiterated her commitment to expanding healthcare access and protecting jobs.