Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM): ABHA, Registries and Health Records
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), earlier the National Digital Health Mission, was rolled out nationwide on 27 September 2021. It builds the digital backbone of India's health system, with a budget of ₹1,600 crore for five years. The National Health Authority implements it.
In one line: digital public infrastructure for health: a health ID for every person, registries of doctors and hospitals, and records that move with the patient with consent.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Rolled out | 27 September 2021 |
| Earlier name | National Digital Health Mission |
| Budget | ₹1,600 crore over five years |
| Agency | National Health Authority |
| Based on | National Digital Health Blueprint (J. Satyanarayana committee) |
Building blocks
- ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account): a 14-digit health ID to link records.
- Healthcare Professionals Registry and Health Facility Registry.
- ABHA app for personal health records and consent management.
- Unified Health Interface (UHI): an open network for booking appointments and teleconsultation.
Possible exam questions
- How can digital health infrastructure improve access and reduce costs? What are the privacy concerns?
- Compare ABDM with other parts of India's digital public infrastructure.
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More in Health schemes
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
- Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
- PM Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
- ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)
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