Ayushman Bharat surpasses 90 crore ABHA accounts, nearly half are women
New Delhi, May 30
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, implemented by the National Health Authority, has crossed the landmark milestone of 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts across the country, the government said on Saturday.
Uttar Pradesh leads with over 15.3 crore ABHAs, followed by Rajasthan and Maharashtra with 7.1 crore each, Bihar with 6.3 crore, and West Bengal with 5.9 crore ABHAs.
Significant contributions have also come from Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka, reflecting the nationwide adoption of digital health services.
The achievement marks a major step in India's journey towards a connected, interoperable and citizen-centric digital health ecosystem. The growth in ABHA creation has been consistent since the launch of ABDM.
On a calendar year basis, cumulative ABHA creation increased from 14.7 crore in 2021 to 30.4 crore in 2022, 50.6 crore in 2023, 72.2 crore in 2024, and 84.5 crore in 2025, before crossing the 90-crore milestone in 2026, according to Health Ministry.
"The creation of over 90 crore ABHAs reflects the growing participation of citizens, States, UTs and ecosystem partners in the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. ABHA is an important step towards empowering citizens with secure, consent-based access to their own health information," said Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, CEO, National Health Authority.
As ABDM adoption deepens, ABHA will enable continuity of care, reduce dependence on physical records and support a more seamless, transparent and citizen-centric healthcare delivery system, he mentioned.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu have achieved full saturation.
Females account for nearly half of all ABHAs created, constituting 49.75 per cent of total ABHA holders. This marks an important step towards empowering women, including those in rural areas, with secure digital access to their health records.
ABHA can support continuity of care from the first point of contact with the health system, including maternal and child healthcare, immunisation and other essential health services.
For citizens, ABHA facilitates digital linking of health records generated across different healthcare facilities and applications, reducing the need to carry physical medical documents and enabling secure sharing of health information with healthcare providers whenever required and with consent.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While the numbers are impressive, I hope the government ensures these digital accounts are actually usable in smaller hospitals and clinics. Rural healthcare infrastructure still has gaps. Digital health is great, but it needs to work at the grassroots level too. Let's not just celebrate the numbers but also focus on last-mile connectivity.
This is a fascinating case study in digital health adoption at scale. Having worked in health tech in the US, I'm amazed at how India is leapfrogging with ABHA. The consent-based model is particularly innovative. Can't wait to see how this integrates with other health initiatives!
As someone working in public health, this is a game-changer! Women's health records across pregnancy, immunisation, and routine check-ups can now be digitally accessible. No more lost cards or paper records. This will save countless lives in rural India. UP leading with 15.3 crores shows the potential in our most populous state.
Tab baat hai! 90 crore ABHA accounts means almost every adult Indian now has a digital health identity. The government should now focus on creating more awareness about how to use these accounts effectively. Many people in my village still think it's just another card. We need more training camps. 👍
Impressive growth trajectory: from 14.7 crore in 2021 to 90 crore in 2026. That's an average of roughly 15 crore new accounts per year! India's digital public infrastructure is truly world-leading. The maternal and child health applications seem particularly impactful. Well done.
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