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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)

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

✦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

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Central Sector Scheme (100% Central Funding)

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS2

Prelims Relevance9%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

HealthDigital HealthABHATechnologyGS2GS3

Historical Context

Launched as the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) in August 2020 (pilot in UTs), it was renamed and launched nationwide as ABDM in September 2021.