The Union government on Wednesday said that 50,373 public health facilities across states and Union Territories have received certification under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) as of December 31. The quality framework was developed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to improve public healthcare services nationwide.
The Health Ministry described the achievement as a major milestone for India’s public health system. Officials said the certification reflects the government’s commitment to quality, patient safety, and equitable healthcare access, especially for poor and vulnerable populations.
The NQAS programme began in 2015 with only 10 certified facilities, initially covering district hospitals. The framework later expanded to include sub-district hospitals, community health centres, Ayushman Arogya Mandir primary health centres, urban PHCs, and sub-health centres to ensure quality at all levels.
Virtual assessments helped accelerate certifications across the country. Certified facilities rose from 6,506 in December 2023 to 22,786 in December 2024 and further to 50,373 by December 2025. The total includes 48,663 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and 1,710 secondary care facilities. The expansion supports India’s Universal Health Coverage goals under the National Health Policy 2017.
