Delhi ANMOL Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Delhi Anmol Yojana is a newborn screening initiative of the Delhi Government, where ANMOL Stands for Advanced Newborn Monitoring and Optimal Lifecare. The scheme aims to identify genetic, metabolic and congenital health conditions in newborn babies at an early stage so that doctors can provide timely treatment and medical care. The government allocated ₹25 crore for the programme in the Delhi Budget 2026–27.

Under the Delhi Mukhyamantri Anmol Scheme, newborn babies can receive screening for multiple health conditions using a small blood sample collected through a heel-prick test. The screening provided under Mission ANMOL is completely free. The programme initially covered 56 conditions when it was announced in March 2026. The Delhi Government subsequently expanded the screening coverage to 63 conditions on 6 October 2026. The Delhi Government's Health and Family Welfare Department is the relevant department to consult for information about newborn health services and the programme's implementation.

The Anmol Yojana Delhi programme aims to make early newborn screening accessible through government and private hospitals in Delhi, complementing maternal health support already available under schemes like the Delhi Mukhyamantri Matritva Suraksha Yojana. The screening is intended to take place within 24 to 72 hours of birth, helping doctors identify potential health problems before they lead to serious complications.

The Delhi ANMOL scheme aims to screen approximately 2.5 lakh newborn babies every year. By providing screening free of cost, the Delhi Government seeks to reduce the financial burden on families and improve access to early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.

Parents can enquire about Delhi Mukhyamantri Anmol Scheme screening at the hospital where their baby is born. However, a separate application process, detailed eligibility guidelines and the complete official list of all 63 screened conditions have not been verified in the publicly available sources reviewed.

Scheme Benefits

Mission ANMOL helps identify genetic, metabolic and congenital conditions in newborn babies at an early stage. The scheme offers the following benefits to newborns and their families.

• The scheme provides free screening for 63 genetic, metabolic and congenital conditions in newborn babies.
• The screening uses a single drop of blood collected through a heel-prick test.
• The programme aims to detect health conditions within 24 to 72 hours of birth, allowing doctors to identify potential problems early.
• Newborns can access free screening at government and private hospitals in Delhi.
• Families do not have to pay for the screening, which helps them avoid the cost of private screening panels that may range from ₹7,000 to ₹15,000.
• The screening helps identify conditions such as congenital hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria (PKU) and cystic fibrosis.
• The programme also helps detect critical congenital heart defects, hearing impairment and retinopathy of prematurity.
• The screening helps identify congenital conditions such as cleft lip and palate, clubfoot, neural tube defects, limb reduction defects and polydactyly.
• The programme supports the early identification of features associated with Down syndrome.
• Early detection helps doctors arrange timely treatment and follow-up care for newborns with identified health conditions.
• Timely medical intervention can help prevent serious complications, irreversible disabilities and deaths associated with certain conditions.

Note: The Delhi Government expanded the screening coverage from 56 to 63 conditions on 6 October 2026. The complete official list of all 63 conditions has not been located in the publicly available sources reviewed.

List of Conditions Screened Under Delhi Mission ANMOL

Mission ANMOL provides free screening to help identify genetic, metabolic and congenital health conditions in newborn babies. The following list highlights some of the major conditions screened under the Delhi ANMOL Mission, based on the conditions mentioned in available reports about the programme.

1. Congenital hypothyroidism
2. Phenylketonuria (PKU)
3. Cystic fibrosis
4. Critical congenital heart defects
5. Hearing impairment
6. Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
7. G6PD deficiency
8. Sickle cell anaemia
9. Cleft lip and palate
10. Clubfoot
11. Neural tube defects
12. Limb reduction defects
13. Polydactyly
14. Features associated with Down syndrome

Note: The complete list of all 63 conditions covered under Delhi Mission ANMOL has not been made available by the concerned authorities in the public domain, based on the information reviewed. Parents can contact the concerned hospital providing the screening service to obtain further details about the complete list of conditions screened under the programme. 

Eligibility Requirements

Mission ANMOL is a newborn screening programme of the Delhi Government. The official Delhi Budget document identifies newborn babies in Delhi as the beneficiaries and states that the programme provides free screening using a single drop of blood.

• The beneficiary should be a newborn baby.
• The newborn should be covered under the newborn screening services provided through the Delhi Government health system.
• The screening is provided free of cost under the programme.
• The programme does not specify any family income limit for receiving the newborn screening benefit.
• No separate age, caste, gender or economic condition has been specified in the publicly available Delhi Government budget document as an eligibility condition.

Important: The publicly available official documents currently confirm the beneficiary as newborn babies but do not provide a separate detailed eligibility guideline for Mission ANMOL. Therefore, additional conditions should not be added unless the Delhi Government issues or publishes detailed operational guidelines.

Required Documents

Mission ANMOL is a newborn screening programme under which eligible newborns receive free screening for genetic and health conditions. The available government information describes the screening service but does not specify any separate application form or document requirement for parents.

• No separate document requirement has been specified by the Delhi Government for availing the ANMOL newborn screening service.
• Parents or guardians should follow the instructions provided by the concerned government health facility where the newborn's screening is conducted.
• The official implementation guidelines or operational instructions may prescribe any additional information or records required at the time of screening.

Note: Do not submit documents unless the concerned government health facility asks for them as part of the screening process.

Steps to Apply

Parents can enquire about Mission ANMOL newborn screening at the hospital where the baby is born. Follow these steps to confirm and access the screening service.

• Visit a government or private hospital in Delhi where newborn screening services are available.
• Ask the hospital's paediatric or newborn care department about screening under Mission ANMOL.
• Confirm whether the hospital provides the screening service and whether it can conduct the test within 24 to 72 hours of birth.
• Follow the hospital staff's instructions for collecting the newborn's blood sample through a heel-prick test.
• Ask the hospital how it will communicate the screening results and arrange further tests, referral or treatment if needed.
• Confirm directly with the hospital whether any registration details or documents are required before screening.

Relevant Links

• Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Delhi
• Delhi State Health Mission

Contact Information

• The Delhi government has not shared any dedicated helpline number, for more details contact the nearest govt hospital.