CAG Report Criticizes AAP Government Over Health Sector Mismanagement in Delhi

The audit highlights irregularities in hospital projects, underutilization of COVID-19 funds, and poor conditions in Mohalla Clinics during the previous administration.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, tabled in the Delhi Assembly, points to significant inefficiencies and irregularities in health services under the AAP government.
Mohalla Clinics, a key AAP initiative, were found lacking basic facilities, with issues such as missing toilets, power backup, and accessibility for people with disabilities.
The report flagged underutilization of ₹205.07 crore of the COVID-19 relief funds provided by the central government, citing mismanagement of resources during the pandemic.
Hospital construction delays led to cost overruns of ₹382 crore, with only three hospitals built or expanded in 11 years of AAP governance.
Severe shortages of hospital beds, doctors, and nurses were reported, alongside long surgery wait times and inadequate ICU and blood bank facilities in many government hospitals.