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)
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.