Bihar
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
- 14 Jun 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Bihar has emerged as the top-performing state in India under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) by achieving a 92% online OPD registration rate using the Scan-and-Share QR code facility.
- Out of 11.38 crore OPD registrations under the ABDM since 2021, Bihar alone accounts for 2.94 crore registrations.
- It is followed by Uttar Pradesh (2.25 crore) and Andhra Pradesh (1.70 crore).
Key Points
- About the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM):
- Launched: It was launched In 2021 by the Government of India.
- Objective: To build a robust digital health ecosystem that ensures secure, efficient, and inclusive exchange of health data, while improving accessibility, equity, and the overall quality of healthcare services across the country.
- Budget Allocation: It was launched with a five-year outlay of ₹1,600 crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
- Major Components of ABDM:
- ABHA Number (Ayushman Bharat Health Account): The ABHA app allows users to generate an ABHA address, link their health records, and control consent for sharing personal health data.
- ABHA Mobile App (Personal Health Record - PHR):
- It facilitates creation of ABHA addresses and linking of health records.
- It allows users to manage their consent for data sharing.
- Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR):
- It is a national digital platform of verified healthcare professionals.
- It enables easy access to qualified service providers.
- Health Facility Registry (HFR):
- It is a comprehensive database of public and private healthcare facilities.
- It improves service coordination and system integration.
- Benefits of the Digital Health Ecosystem:
- Patients’ health records are stored digitally, eliminating the need for physical documents and reducing paperwork.
- Real-time access to prescriptions, diagnostic results, and treatment history ensures quicker hospital processes and continuity of care during future visits with patient consent.
