As of November 2023, the number of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers in India is __________ approximately.
 

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1.6 lakh

Explanation:

As of 30th November 2023, approximately 1,62,991 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCS), now renamed as Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMS), have been operationalised across India.

Information Booster:

• Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs): Launched in 2018 under the Ayushman Bharat initiative, these centres aim to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services, including preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care.​
• Renaming to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMS): In November 2023, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare directed all states and union territories to rename AB-HWCS as Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to better reflect their expanded role in delivering holistic healthcare services. ​
• As of 5^th April 2025, there are over 1.76 lakh active Ayushman Arogya Mandirs(Health & Wellness Centres) in India, providing comprehensive primary health care.