"The Puducherry health minister was briefed about how these clinics function on the ground. During the discussion, he explained about how similar healthcare centres are successfully functioning in Puducherry as well," the government said in the statement.

On Friday, Rao had met Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.

"Delhi has a very large population and these clinics are doing a great job in catering to the needs of the people. Delhi model has received attention nationally and internationally," Rao was quoted in the statement as saying.

Rao praised the commitment of Delhi government towards providing no-cost, accessible primary healthcare in every neighbourhood, it said.