Karnataka AAMs report lacks Himachal Pradesh district data, government says

The question asked the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to provide details on the services, funding, and infrastructure strengthening of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) in Karnataka, as well as the outcomes of reviews in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh.

Asked and answered by: Asked by: Shri P C Mohan and Dr. K Sudhakar; Answered by: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda).

What the government said

• As of 30.06.2026, 10,137 AAMs are operational in Karnataka.
• AAMs are required to deliver 12 packages of primary health care services, including tele-consultations.
• Funds released and expenditure for AAMs in Karnataka under NHM were Rs. 169.34 Cr (2023-24), Rs. 284.24 Cr (2024-25), and Rs. 278.25 Cr (2025-26).
• Administrative approval of Rs. 1928.79 Cr was granted under PM-ABHIM for 530 Building-less Sub-Health Centres (SHC-AAMs) and 817 Urban-AAMs (U-AAMs) in Karnataka.
• Performance is monitored through review meetings, mid-term reviews, field visits, and Common Review Missions (CRM).

Also in the document

• The government stated that public health and hospitals fall under the State list, making the primary responsibility for strengthening the healthcare system with the States/Union Territories.
• The answer provides district-wise details for Karnataka but does not provide specific district-wise data for Himachal Pradesh, despite the question asking for a review of both states.
• The answer does not explicitly list specific 'gaps' identified in infrastructure or manpower, nor does it detail specific 'corrective measures' taken, instead describing general monitoring mechanisms.