Bihar Leads India in Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission with 92% Online OPD Registrations
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Bihar emerges as top-performing state under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). |
| Highlight | 92% online OPD registration rate achieved using the Scan-and-Share QR code facility. |
| Total OPD Registrations under ABDM | 11.38 crore since 2021. |
| Bihar's Contribution | 2.94 crore registrations, highest among all states. |
| Other Top States | Uttar Pradesh (2.25 crore), Andhra Pradesh (1.70 crore). |
| About ABDM | Launched in 2021 by the Government of India. |
| Objective | Build a digital health ecosystem for secure and inclusive health data exchange. |
| Budget Allocation | Five-year outlay of ₹1,600 crore (2021-22 to 2025-26). |
| Major Components | ABHA Number, ABHA Mobile App, Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR), Health Facility Registry (HFR). |
| ABHA Number | Allows users to generate an ABHA address, link health records, and manage consent. |
| ABHA Mobile App | Facilitates creation of ABHA addresses and linking of health records. |
| Healthcare Professionals Registry | National platform of verified healthcare professionals. |
| Health Facility Registry | Database of public and private healthcare facilities. |
| Benefits | Digital health records, reduced paperwork, and quicker hospital processes. |