The Pradhan Mantri–Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), launched in October 2021, has emerged as one of India’s largest healthcare initiatives aimed at strengthening the nation’s preparedness for future pandemics and health emergencies. With a total outlay of ₹64,180 crore for the period 2021–26, the mission seeks to develop a resilient, accessible, and self-reliant public health system by upgrading healthcare infrastructure across all levels—from primary to tertiary care.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical gaps in global and national healthcare systems, underscoring the need for robust public health infrastructure. PM-ABHIM was conceptualised to address these gaps and enhance India’s capacity to respond effectively to future outbreaks, health emergencies, and evo

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