Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has approved the allotment of gram sabha land in north Delhi’s Sungarpur village for a gaushala and cleared land for two new Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs in the capital’s rural areas, officials said.
Gaushala Land Allotment
According to officials, around 28 bighas and 5 biswas of Gram Sabha land in Sungarpur village in North district has been allotted to the Animal Husbandry Unit of the Delhi Government’s Development Department for 99 years. The department will develop and run the gaushala. This move is expected to support the Government’s plan, announced in August 2025, to set up at least one gaushala and one dog shelter in every district of the national capital. The decision was taken at a meeting of department heads chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs
In a separate decision to strengthen primary healthcare infrastructure, the L-G also approved the allotment of Gram Sabha land at a token licence fee of Re 1 for Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs in Mangeshpur village in Outer North district and Fatehpur Beri in South district.
Officials said the Ayushman Aarogya Mandir scheme has faced difficulties in expanding its network because of a shortage of suitable land and buildings. The latest approvals are expected to improve access to primary healthcare services in Delhi’s rural and peripheral areas. With the new allotments, the total number of Gram Sabha land parcels earmarked for Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs in Delhi has risen to 14. Of these, three are in North district, nine in South-West district, and one each in South-East and South districts.
The approvals mark a significant step in the Delhi government’s efforts to enhance both animal welfare and healthcare access in rural areas. The gaushala in Sungarpur will provide shelter and care for cattle, while the new Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs will offer primary health services to residents in underserved regions. The token licence fee of Re 1 for the healthcare centres underscores the government’s commitment to making healthcare affordable and accessible. These developments align with the broader vision of improving infrastructure and quality of life in Delhi’s rural pockets.
