Under this mission, which has been named Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission (PM-DHM), every Indian citizen will get a 14-digit unique health identification (ID) number. Read the complete story to know why you need this ID card.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, which will provide every citizen in India with a Digital health ID card that will contain their health records.
Under this mission, which has been named Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission (PM-DHM), every Indian citizen will get a 14-digit unique health identification (ID) number.
During his press meet after the launch of the mission, PM Modi said the mission marks a new phase in the efforts of the last seven years to strengthen health facilities.
He also added that the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has the potential to bring revolutionary changes to the country’s health facilities.
Based on the foundations laid down in the form of Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile (JAM) trinity, and other digital initiatives of the government, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission will create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide range of data, information, and infrastructure services, duly leveraging open, interoperable, standards-based digital systems while ensuring the security, confidentiality, and privacy of health-related personal information, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
