Archive · 1 Sep 2025
India's Digital Healthcare Mission Seeks ₹2,000 Crore Extension
Imagine India wants to build a digital system for healthcare, like a super-organized filing cabinet for all medical records.
The government started this project, called ABDM, with money to get it going.
Now, they need more money to finish it.
The people in charge of the project are asking for more funds so they can keep it running until 2030.
This digital system will help doctors access patient records easily, allowing for better care.
It will also include things like digital consultations and securely store medical records.
Overall, this aims to make healthcare in India more efficient and accessible for everyone.
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) seeks ₹2,000 crore to extend its operations until 2030.
The initial five-year term, launched with ₹1,600 crore, is set to end in March next year.
The National Health Authority (NHA) is leading the push for the funding extension.
The extension aims to complete digital infrastructure and expand adoption of ABHA IDs.
The mission will create a digital backbone for India's healthcare system, improving efficiency and access.
- Who
- National Health Authority (NHA)
- What
- Seeking ₹2,000 crore to extend the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) until 2030.
- When
- The current five-year term ends in March next year.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To continue building digital health infrastructure and expand adoption.
- Program Name
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
- Funding Sought
- ₹2,000 crore
- Current Budget
- ₹1,600 crore
- Implementing Body
- National Health Authority (NHA)
- Initial Term End
- March next year
- Goal
- Create integrated digital healthcare infrastructure