JP Nadda reviews RHTC Najafgarh progress, flags timely action
Synopsis
Union Health Minister JP Nadda's review of RHTC Najafgarh reveals a facility quietly scaling up: 47,000 OPD visits and 9,000 emergency attendances monthly, now integrated with Ayushman Bharat and TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, and pushing for NQAS certification — a test case for upgrading Delhi's peri-urban public health infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
Nadda chaired a review of RHTC Najafgarh on 31 August , assessing progress since the last meeting on 13 April .
The centre records approximately 47,000 OPD consultations and 9,000 emergency attendances monthly; 221 minor procedures were performed in August.
RHTC has been integrated with PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat) and MedLeapR for medico-legal cases.
TB symptom screening is now embedded in routine OPD and PHC interactions under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan .
The centre is pursuing NQAS certification for its UPHCs and collaborating with Safdarjung Hospital , RML Hospital , ABVIMS , and NIMR .
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda on Monday, 31 August chaired a review meeting to assess patient care, infrastructure, and digital health systems at the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) in Najafgarh, West Delhi. The meeting evaluated progress since the last review held on 13 April and directed all agencies to ensure timely completion of ongoing works.
Key Developments at RHTC Najafgarh
Nadda noted that RHTC Najafgarh has made significant strides in strengthening its clinical manpower and services. The centre's OPD and Emergency services are fully operational, alongside the Anti-Rabies Vaccination Centre, Anti-Snake Venom Centre, Jan Aushadhi Kendra, CSSD, laboratory, and ambulance services. The Minor Operation Theatre is also functional, according to an official statement.
On a monthly average, the RHTC recorded approximately 47,000 OPD consultations and 9,000 emergency attendances, with 221 minor procedures performed in August alone.
Digital Health and Scheme Integration
The RHTC has been onboarded onto MedLeapR for medico-legal cases and onto PM-JAY under Ayushman Bharat, facilitating access to services for eligible beneficiaries. The centre has also joined the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative, broadening its academic and research access.
Additionally, TB symptom screening has been integrated into routine OPD and primary health centre interactions under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, strengthening community-level disease surveillance.
Institutional Collaborations and Certification Push
RHTC Najafgarh is collaborating with several central government institutions — including Safdarjung Hospital, ABVIMS, RML Hospital, and NIMR — to bolster clinical manpower, training, digital systems, procurement, and research. The centre is also progressing towards NQAS certification of its Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs) and the development of Model PHCs.
What the Minister Directed
Nadda emphasised close monitoring of deliverables, timely availability of manpower and equipment, and sustained focus on quality patient care and medical training. He reiterated the importance of developing RHTC Najafgarh into a comprehensive centre for patient care, medical education, nursing, allied health training, and community-oriented healthcare.
The meeting was attended by Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and Director General of Health Services Loveneesh G Krishna. The centre's trajectory towards certification and expanded services signals a continued federal push to upgrade rural and peri-urban health infrastructure in the capital.
Point of View
000 OPD patients is a reminder that peri-urban Delhi remains heavily dependent on public facilities — yet the centre is only now pursuing NQAS certification, a baseline quality standard. The integration with Ayushman Bharat is a meaningful step, but the real measure will be whether beneficiary utilisation rates reflect actual access or merely onboarding on paper. Ministerial review meetings are necessary, but the gap between directives issued and outcomes delivered in India's public health infrastructure has historically been wide. The collaboration with Safdarjung and RML is promising; whether it translates into sustained specialist presence at Najafgarh, rather than one-off visits, will define the centre's upgrade.
NationPress
31 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) in Najafgarh?
The RHTC Najafgarh is a government-run health facility in West Delhi that provides patient care, medical training, nursing education, and community healthcare services. It functions under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and serves as a training and service hub for peri-urban Delhi.
What progress has RHTC Najafgarh made recently?
The centre now handles around 47,000 OPD consultations and 9,000 emergency attendances monthly, with 221 minor procedures performed in August. It has been integrated with Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), MedLeapR for medico-legal cases, and the One Nation One Subscription initiative.
What did JP Nadda direct at the review meeting?
Nadda directed all agencies to ensure timely completion of ongoing works and coordinated implementation of planned interventions. He stressed close monitoring of deliverables, timely manpower and equipment availability, and quality patient care and medical training.
Which institutions is RHTC Najafgarh collaborating with?
The centre is collaborating with Safdarjung Hospital, ABVIMS, RML Hospital, and NIMR for clinical manpower, training, digital systems, procurement, and research support.
What is NQAS certification and why does it matter for RHTC Najafgarh?
NQAS, or the National Quality Assurance Standards, is a government framework for certifying the quality of public health facilities in India. RHTC Najafgarh is currently working towards NQAS certification for its Urban Primary Health Centres, which would signal a verified baseline of service quality for patients.
