Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 08 August 2025
In an effort to promote digital health literacy and empower the community with knowledge about India’s flagship health initiative, the Project Management Unit of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) organized an orientation-cum-awareness program for students and frontline healthcare workers in Sri Vijaya Puram.
Launched by the Government of India on 27th September 2021, the ABDM is administered by the National Health Authority under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The mission aims to establish a national digital health ecosystem that facilitates seamless access to health records and improves healthcare delivery across the country.
The program targeted students from the Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sri Vijaya Puram, as well as Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) working in Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Urban Health Centres (UHCs) in the area. The sessions focused on raising awareness about the components of ABDM and its benefits.
Key features of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission include:
• Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA): A secure platform enabling individuals to access and manage their health records efficiently.
• Health Facility Registry (HFR): A verified centralized database listing all healthcare facilities across India, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories, to promote transparency and support digital services like e-hospital records and teleconsultations.
• Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR): A comprehensive registry of licensed medical professionals, documenting their qualifications, registration details, and practice locations.
The awareness initiative is part of ongoing efforts in the Union Territory to strengthen digital health infrastructure and empower citizens and healthcare workers through technology.
