The construction and repair works are being undertaken at a cost of ₹44 crore, says Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav.
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In an attempt to bring traditional medicine closer to people, the Andhra Pradesh government has undertaken modernisation work at 150 AYUSH centres in the State, said Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav.
In a statement on Wednesday, Mr.Yadav said the construction and repair works are being undertaken at a cost of ₹44 crore.
“Around ₹50 lakh is being spent on each AYUSH health centre. Modernisation work has been undertaken at 90 AYUSH centres, and new AYUSH health centres are being constructed in 60 government hospitals,” Mr. Yadav said.
New AYUSH health centres are coming up in the districts of Eluru, Machilipatnam, Ongole, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool, and Nandyal. These include 26 in Primary Health Centres (PHCs), 26 in Community Health Centres (CHCs), and eight in district hospitals. The facilities include a room for the Medical Officer, a pharmacy room, a reception room, and toilets.
About 50% of the work has been completed, and the remaining work will be finished within two months, the Minister said.
Funds for the construction and modernisation of these centres were sanctioned under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) annual plan 2025–26.
Published – March 24, 2026 07:30 pm IST
