Archive · 9 Jan 2026
CM Sukhu pushes for digital health services in Himachal
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, wants to make healthcare better by using more online services.
He had a meeting with health officials and decided to create a special team to make a plan for this.
This team, led by Health Minister Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil, has 10 days to come up with ideas.
The Chief Minister said online services will save time and make healthcare better.
He wants hospitals to have online registration and to connect different health programs together.
This will help people get better healthcare services.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed officials to integrate online facilities in health services.
A committee chaired by Health Minister Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil will prepare a digital integration roadmap.
The committee has 10 days to submit its report.
Online patient registration systems will be developed across health institutions and hospitals.
The Himcare Scheme will be effectively implemented with data integration up to the panchayat level.
ABHA cards will be linked with the Him Parivar portal.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- What
- Directed integration of online facilities in health services
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To improve accessibility, transparency, and service delivery in healthcare
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh
- Committee Chairman
- Dr (Colonel) Dhani Ram Shandil
- Committee Report Deadline
- 10 days
- Key Initiative
- Online patient registration system
- Linked Schemes
- Himcare, ABHA card, Him Parivar portal
