Jaipur, June 2 (IANS) Rajasthan has emerged as one of the leading states in India’s digital healthcare transformation, securing the second position nationwide with more than 7.19 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs created under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

The achievement comes as the country crossed the landmark figure of 90 crore ABHA accounts in 2026, marking a major milestone in the government’s efforts to build a citizen-centric digital healthcare ecosystem.

Officials said the initiative is helping strengthen healthcare delivery by enabling citizens to securely access, store and share their health records digitally.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Rajasthan has been expanding healthcare services while simultaneously adopting digital technologies to improve accessibility, transparency and efficiency in the health sector.

The ABHA ID serves as a unique digital health identity that allows individuals to securely link and manage their medical records with their consent.

The system ensures that patients can access their health information through their mobile phones while facilitating seamless healthcare services across hospitals and healthcare providers.

Data released under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission shows steady growth in ABHA account creation over the years. The number of accounts nationwide increased from 14.7 crore in 2021 to 30.4 crore in 2022 and 50.6 crore in 2023, 72.2 crore in 2024, 84.5 crore in 2025, and has now crossed the 90-crore mark in 2026.

Health officials said ABHA is a key pillar of India’s digital health architecture, enabling the creation of longitudinal health records across hospitals, clinics, laboratories and digital health platforms.

The system gives citizens greater control over their healthcare information while ensuring data privacy and transparency. Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, every registered citizen receives a unique 14-digit ABHA Health ID, which acts as a digital repository for medical records. Laboratory reports, prescriptions, diagnostic records and information on pre-existing conditions can be securely stored and accessed through the platform.

The digital system reduces the need for patients to carry physical documents during hospital visits and allows healthcare providers to access past medical history after obtaining the patient’s consent. Officials say this helps doctors make informed treatment decisions and improves continuity of care.

Supporting this initiative is the Integrated Hospital Management System (IHMS), an ABDM-compliant software platform that enables hospitals to link Electronic Health Records (EHRs) with ABHA IDs, creating a more integrated and efficient healthcare delivery system.

Officials believe the growing adoption of ABHA accounts will further strengthen Rajasthan’s digital healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality healthcare services across urban and rural areas alike.

–IANS

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