Ayushman Bharat milestone: 100 crore health records linked with ABHA accounts
New Delhi, May 22
In a major leap towards universalisation of the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme and expansion of digital footprints, more than 100 crore health records have been linked with Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts. Many states from the Hindi heartland, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat, have fared exceedingly well in linking the health records under ABDM.
The achievement marks a significant step towards building an integrated, citizen-centric and interoperable digital healthcare ecosystem in the country.
A striking feature of the ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) is the remarkable growth of registrations in the past few months. Estimates suggest that the numbers doubled over the past one and a half years.
"ABDM doubled the number of linked health records from 50 crore in February 2025 to over 100 crores in just 15 months. Nearly 10 crore health records are now being linked every two to three months. From fewer than 1,000 linked records during its initial phase to over 100 crores today, ABDM has evolved into one of the world's largest digital health ecosystems," said an official statement from the Ministry.
The project being implemented by the National Health Authority under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reflects the growing adoption of ABDM across government health programmes, state health platforms, public digital systems and private health technology partners.
At present, more than 450 public and private health technology solutions have successfully integrated with the ABDM ecosystem.
Notably, ABHA serves as a unique digital health identity that enables citizens to securely link and access their health records across hospitals, clinics, laboratories and healthcare providers.
Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal, CEO, National Health Authority, speaking on the key landmark, said, "The linking of over 100 crore health records with ABHA is an important milestone in the journey of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. It reflects the increasing adoption of digital health services across Government programmes, States, health facilities and private technology partners. ABHA-linked health records empower citizens with secure and consent-based access to their health information and support continuity of care across the healthcare ecosystem."
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone working in a small clinic, I can say the ABHA system has made patient history tracking so much smoother. Earlier, patients would lose their old reports—now everything is on the cloud. Kudos to the team! 🎉
Impressive numbers from the Hindi heartland. Shows that digital health isn't just an urban phenomenon. However, I hope privacy concerns are being addressed properly—health data is extremely sensitive.
The growth from 50 crore to 100 crore in just 15 months is fantastic. But I worry about data security and misuse. The govt must ensure that this digital treasure trove doesn't fall into wrong hands. That's my only concern.
As a doctor, I can see the potential. Digital health IDs can save lives in emergencies when patients can't communicate. But we need to train more healthcare workers to use this system effectively, especially in smaller towns.
My grandmother in UP recently got her ABHA card made. It was surprisingly easy. The Arogya Setu app integration is also helpful. This will be a game-changer for elderly patients who can't keep track of their medical history. 😊
The numbers are impressive, but I've heard from friends in rural areas that internet connectivity is still a major hurdle. The digital divide remains.
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