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    Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

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    Date : 27/09/2021 -

    Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM): An Overview

    The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Its primary objective is to build a seamless, interoperable digital health infrastructure for the country, allowing citizens to securely store and share their longitudinal health records—such as lab reports, prescriptions, and discharge summaries—with registered healthcare providers.

    Key Components of ABDM

    • Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA): A unique 14-digit health identification number that establishes a unified identity across different healthcare providers in India. It includes a custom handle (e.g., name@abdm) known as an ABHA Address to manage health records.
    • Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR): A verified digital repository of licensed medical professionals—including doctors, nurses, dentists, and AYUSH practitioners—across India.
    • Health Facility Registry (HFR): A comprehensive directory listing public and private health facilities (hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and pharmacies) participating in the digital ecosystem.
    • Unified Health Interface (UHI): An open, interoperable network that enables digital health services like online appointment booking, teleconsultations, and service discovery across various healthcare apps.
    • ABHA / PHR Apps: Personal Health Record applications (such as the official ABHA App or integrated partner apps) that allow citizens to link, manage, and share their medical files based on explicit consent.

    How to Apply & Enrol for ABDM Services

    Service Target Audience How to Register / Enrol
    ABHA Creation (Citizens) All Indian Citizens Online via Website/App:

    1. Visit abha.abdm.gov.in or download the official ABHA app.
    2. Select registration via Aadhaar or Driving License.
    3. Authenticate using the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
    4. Set up an ABHA address username and instantly download the 14-digit ABHA Card.

    Offline: Visit any ABDM-participating government hospital, clinic, or Common Service Centre (CSC) for assisted creation.
    Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, AYUSH Practitioners Via HPR Portal:

    1. Visit hpr.abdm.gov.in.
    2. Log in using your existing ABHA Number.
    3. Submit professional registration details, medical council license numbers, and qualifications.
    4. Application is verified digitally by the respective State Council/Board before approving the profile.
    Health Facility Registry (HFR) Hospitals, Clinics, Labs, Pharmacies Via HFR Portal:

    1. Authorized managers visit hfr.abdm.gov.in.
    2. Register using a verified individual ABHA ID.
    3. Provide facility information (location, ownership, services, clinical infrastructure).
    4. State/District Health Authorities review and approve the facility listing.
    UHI & Digital Health Integrations Health Tech Developers & Software Providers Via Sandbox Portal:

    1. Developers visit sandbox.abdm.gov.in to integrate their Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) or health apps with ABDM APIs.
    2. Complete API testing and request a security evaluation to receive production access.

    Beneficiary:

    Citizen of India and Medical Professionals

    Benefits:

    ABDM enables secure, instant sharing of verified digital health records between patients and doctors nationwide, eliminating physical paperwork and improving care coordination.

    How To Apply

    Visit https://abdm.gov.in/