Introduction ANMOL Yojana, where ANMOL stands for Advanced Newborn Monitoring and Optimal Lifecare, is a healthcare initiative of the Delhi Government. The Health and Family Welfare Department is the relevant authority for information about the programme. The scheme aims to screen around 2.5 lakh newborns annually. Testing is intended to take place within 24–72 hours of birth using a small blood sample collected through a heel-prick test. The programme's budget allocation was ₹25 crore for 2026–27. Screening coverage expanded from 56 to 63 conditions on 6 October 2026. Benefits Free screening: Tests for 63 genetic, metabolic and congenital conditions. Early diagnosis: Helps identify potential health problems soon after birth. Accessible services: Screening is available through participating government and private hospitals in Delhi. Timely treatment: Early identification can help doctors arrange further tests, referrals and medical care. Reduced expenses: Families can access screening without paying for the covered tests. Examples of conditions: Congenital hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria (PKU), cystic fibrosis, G6PD deficiency, sickle cell anaemia, critical congenital heart defects, hearing impairment, retinopathy of prematurity, cleft lip and palate, clubfoot, neural tube defects, limb reduction defects, polydactyly and features associated with Down syndrome. Note: This is a list of selected conditions, not the complete list of all 63 conditions. Parents should confirm the full screening panel with the hospital. Eligibility The primary beneficiaries are newborn babies in Delhi. Screening is provided through participating hospitals offering the service. The available information does not specify a family income limit or separate caste, gender or economic eligibility criteria. Parents should confirm service availability and any applicable conditions with the hospital where the baby is born. Documents The available programme information does not specify a separate document list or application form for newborn screening. Parents should: Follow the instructions provided by the hospital's paediatric or newborn care department. Provide any registration details or records requested by the hospital. Confirm document requirements directly with the facility before screening. Process to Apply No separate online application process has been specified in the available information. Parents can enquire about the service at the hospital where their baby is born. Visit a government or private hospital in Delhi that provides newborn screening. Contact the paediatric or newborn care department and ask about Delhi ANMOL Yojana. Confirm whether screening is available and whether it can be conducted within 24–72 hours of birth. Follow the medical staff's instructions for collecting the newborn's blood sample through a heel-prick test. Ask how the results will be shared and how follow-up testing, referrals or treatment will be arranged if required. Confirm whether any registration details or documents are needed. Important Links and Contact Delhi Health and Family Welfare Department: Visit Official Website Delhi State Health Mission: Visit Official Website Helpline: No dedicated ANMOL Yojana helpline number is specified in the available information. For assistance: Contact the nearest government hospital or the hospital where the baby was born. FAQs Q1. What is Delhi ANMOL Yojana?It is a Delhi Government initiative that provides newborn screening for genetic, metabolic and congenital health conditions. Q2. What does ANMOL stand for?ANMOL stands for Advanced Newborn Monitoring and Optimal Lifecare. Q3. How many conditions are covered?The programme's screening coverage was expanded to 63 conditions on 6 October 2026. Q4. Who can benefit from the scheme?Newborn babies in Delhi who can access screening through participating hospitals are the intended beneficiaries. Q5. Is screening under ANMOL Yojana free?Yes, the screening provided under the programme is free of cost. Q6. When should newborn screening be conducted?The programme aims to conduct screening within 24–72 hours after birth. Parents should confirm the timing with the hospital. Q7. How is the screening test performed?The described method involves collecting a small blood sample from the newborn through a heel-prick test. Q8. Which conditions can the screening identify?Examples include congenital hypothyroidism, PKU, cystic fibrosis, G6PD deficiency and sickle cell anaemia. The complete list of 63 conditions should be confirmed with the hospital. Q9. Which documents are required?No separate document list has been specified in the available programme information. Follow the instructions of the hospital providing the service. Q10. How can parents get more information about ANMOL Yojana?Visit the Delhi Health Department website or contact the nearest government hospital for details about screening availability and follow-up care.