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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

ABDM is a flagship government initiative transforming India's healthcare delivery through technology, directly impacting social justice, public health, and e-governance, making it crucial for GS2.

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission aims to create the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. ABDM seeks to bridge existing gaps among stakeholders of the healthcare ecosystem through digital highways, enabling accessible, affordable and efficient healthcare services for all citizens.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Objective

To create an integrated digital health infrastructure for accessible, affordable, and efficient healthcare.

Key Components

Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), Health Facility Registry, Healthcare Professionals Registry, Unified Health Interface (UHI), National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX).

Implementing Agency

National Health Authority (NHA).

Vision

To bridge existing gaps among healthcare stakeholders through digital highways.

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Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaEmerging Information Technologies
Conceptual areaConstitutional & Statutory Bodies

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Institutions & roles

BodyRole
National Health Authority (NHA)Implements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Flagship mission for integrated digital health infrastructure.
  • Key components: ABHA, UHI, NHCX, Health Registries.
  • Aims for accessible, affordable, efficient healthcare services.
  • Implemented by National Health Authority (NHA).
  • Promotes interoperability and standardization in health data.

High-confidence PYQs

Topic timeline

Emerging Information TechnologiesConstitutional & Statutory Bodies

Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda to Launch Aarogya Setu 2.0 and Other Digital Initiatives for Health Sector on 29th June, 2026

27 Jun 2026 · A national mission to build a comprehensive digital health ecosystem in India, facilitating seamless online access to healthcare services, records, and information for citizens and providers.

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