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J P Nadda chairs 3rd Mission Steering Group meeting of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

The Mission Steering Group reviewed the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and discussed the next phase of adoption, interoperability, and governance.

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Samachar Pathshala Desk
11 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Meeting on India’s digital health mission with officials reviewing implementation progress.AI generated
Key takeaways
  • The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is India’s digital health mission for creating interoperable and citizen-centric health records and services.
  • The Mission Steering Group reviewed implementation progress and future priorities for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
  • The National Health Authority is the implementing institution mentioned for the digital health mission.

The Mission Steering Group of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) met under Union Health Minister J P Nadda to review implementation progress and discuss the roadmap for further strengthening India’s digital health ecosystem. The meeting is important because ABDM is being positioned as a key digital public infrastructure for healthcare delivery and continuity of care.

The government said the mission has expanded sharply across citizens, facilities, and health professionals. The next phase, according to the meeting, will focus on higher adoption, stronger interoperability, governance, and wider integration with national health programmes.

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The UPSC angle · GS2 · GS3

UPSC may examine how the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission strengthens health-system efficiency, interoperability, and citizen access while raising questions of adoption, privacy, and institutional coordination.

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