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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) — Govt Scheme for UPSC | Vaidra
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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

Ministry of Health & Family WelfareactivehealthLaunched: 2021-09-27

About the Scheme

ABDM (formerly NDHM) creates a digital health ecosystem linking all health stakeholders. Core components: ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID, Health Facility Registry, Healthcare Professionals Registry, and Health Claims. 67 crore+ ABHA IDs created. Enables longitudinal health records for all Indians.

Target Beneficiaries: 1.4 billion Indians; 67 crore+ ABHA IDs created; 3.95 lakh health facilities registered

Implementing Agency: National Health Authority (NHA)

Official Website →

✦Key Features

  • ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account): 14-digit unique health ID for every citizen
  • 67 crore+ ABHA IDs created (2025); 8.79 crore created in FY2025-26 alone
  • Health Facility Registry: 3.95 lakh+ facilities registered
  • Healthcare Professionals Registry: 5+ lakh doctors registered
  • Longitudinal health records: patients can share records digitally with any doctor
  • Integrated with PM-JAY: Ayushman card linked to ABHA
  • UHI (Unified Health Interface): open protocol for healthcare apps

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • All Indian citizens are eligible to create a unique Health ID.
  • Healthcare professionals registered under respective councils/acts.
  • Healthcare facilities registered under relevant regulations.

★Benefits

  • Easier access to health records and services for citizens.
  • Improved efficiency and quality of healthcare delivery.
  • Reduced medical errors and duplication of tests.
  • Enhanced data-driven policy making and research.
  • Greater transparency and accountability in the healthcare system.

▶Application Process

  • Visit the official Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) website or app.
  • Generate a unique ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) number using Aadhaar or mobile number.
  • Create a Personal Health Record (PHR) address.
  • Link health records from various healthcare providers (with consent).

₹ Budget Allocation

1600

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS2

Prelims Relevance9%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

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