About this health scheme
Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC), now also known as Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM), are the foundational pillar of India's Universal Health Coverage vision launched in February 2018. Over 1.7 lakh existing Sub-Centres and Primary Health Centres have been upgraded into HWCs to deliver Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) closer to communities. AAM centres provide 12 service packages including maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable disease (NCD) screening (hypertension, diabetes, oral/breast/cervical cancer), mental health support, basic eye/ENT care, geriatric care, palliative care, dental care, yoga sessions, and tele-consultation through eSanjeevani. The scheme also provides free essential drugs (40+ medicines) and free diagnostic services (14+ tests) at the doorstep level — a major shift from selective primary care to comprehensive primary care.
Coverage at a glance
| Scheme Name | AB-HWC / Ayushman Arogya Mandir 2026 — 1.7 Lakh Wellness Centres |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Benefit | Free OPD, screening, drugs, diagnostics + yoga + tele-consultation at 1.7 lakh+ centres |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 3 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://ab-hwc.nhp.gov.in |
Medical benefits provided
Free OPD, screening, drugs, diagnostics + yoga + tele-consultation at 1.7 lakh+ centres
Who is covered
- ✓All residents of India — universal access, no income/category restrictions
- ✓Services are free at the point of care for all eligible primary care needs
- ✓Pregnant women, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens all covered
- ✓Special focus on rural and tribal areas where SC/PHC infrastructure is upgraded to HWC
Documents for enrolment
How to register
- 1Locate your nearest Health and Wellness Centre / Ayushman Arogya Mandir at ab-hwc.nhp.gov.in
- 2Walk into the centre during open hours (typically 9 AM – 4 PM, Mon–Sat) — no appointment needed
- 3Show Aadhaar Card or any photo ID to the Mid-Level Health Provider (MLHP) / CHO
- 4Create your ABHA Health ID if not already registered — done free at HWC in 5 minutes
- 5Receive free OPD consultation, vital sign check, and NCD risk screening
- 6Free medicines (40+ essential drugs) and free diagnostic tests (14+ tests) dispensed on the spot
- 7For specialist consultation, use eSanjeevani tele-consultation kiosk (connects to MBBS/MD doctor)
- 8Follow-up visits, yoga sessions, and palliative care available as needed — all free of cost
Official Government Portal
Applications go through ab-hwc.nhp.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on ab-hwc.nhp.gov.in