Delhi Budget 2026–27: ₹13,034 Crore Allocated to Healthcare with Focus on Free Genetic Testing and Infrastructure Expansion
New Delhi, March 24: The Delhi government has earmarked over 12.5 percent of its total budget for the healthcare sector in FY 2026–27, allocating approximately ₹13,034 crore. The move introduces key initiatives including free genetic testing for newborns, expansion of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, broader healthcare coverage, and significant infrastructure upgrades.Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta presented a ₹1.03 lakh crore budget on Tuesday, with healthcare allocation rising by 1 percent from ₹12,893 crore in FY 2025–26.
“This year, we focus on Accessible Healthcare and Secure Life. The goal is to build a strong, accessible, and affordable healthcare system, from primary to intensive care, where treatment is a right, not a privilege,” Gupta said.
Free Genetic Testing for Newborns Under ANMOL Scheme
A major highlight is the launch of the ANMOL (Advanced Newborn Monitoring for Optimal Lifecare) scheme, backed by an allocation of ₹25 crore. The initiative will enable 56 types of genetic tests using a single drop of blood from newborns, offered free of cost across both public and private hospitals.“Children are dear to all; they are anmol. To prevent genetic disorders, which are extremely expensive to treat, we are launching this scheme,” Gupta stated.
PM-JAY Expansion to Include Transgender Persons
The government has expanded the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) to include transgender persons, with a proposed allocation of ₹202 crore. The scheme currently covers over 7.5 lakh beneficiaries, including ASHA workers, anganwadi workers, widows, and persons with disabilities.“As I met them, they told me that their biggest issue is getting proper treatment, often forcing them to go to private hospitals. We have now added them to the list,” she added.
Expansion of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
Under the PM-ABHIM initiative, 370 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are already operational. The government plans to establish more than 750 additional centres in FY27, supported by an allocation of ₹1,500 crore.Real-Time Healthcare Access and Digital Systems
To improve accessibility and efficiency, a Real-Time Ventilator Bed Vacancy Monitoring System will be introduced across both government and private hospitals, enabling patients to check ICU and ventilator availability instantly.A digital blood bank and donor registry will also be launched to provide real-time data on blood availability and donor details.
Infrastructure Push with Hospital Upgrades and New Projects
The budget allocates ₹515 crore to complete hospital projects in Madipur, Siraspur, Hastsal, and Jwalapuri. Additionally, ₹150 crore has been set aside to complete seven ICU hospitals pending from previous administrations.Key hospitals including Rao Tula Ram Memorial Hospital, Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, and Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital will be upgraded under the SASCI scheme with central support.
Ongoing projects at Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital and Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital will also be completed.
Further, the government will develop 11 integrated public health laboratories and nine critical care blocks with support from the Centre.
At Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, a new trauma centre will be constructed with an allocation of ₹200 crore. An additional ₹787 crore has been earmarked for procurement of medical equipment and supplies through the Central Procurement Agency.
Boost to Medical Education and Facilities
To strengthen medical education, undergraduate seats will increase from 595 to 820, while postgraduate seats will rise from 553 to 762.A new medical college will be established at Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka with an allocation of ₹50 crore.
Hostels at Maulana Azad Medical College will also be redeveloped, with ₹50 crore allocated for constructing separate facilities for male and female students starting in FY27.
AYUSH Sector Funding
The Delhi State AYUSH Society, set up last year, will receive ₹60 crore in FY 2026–27. Five centres have already been established under this initiative.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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