Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Ongoing scheme
This scheme runs continuously. Enrolment follows the standing process described below.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) |
| Core Product | ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) - 14 Digit ID |
| Ministry | National Health Authority (NHA) |
| Benefit | 100% digital, paperless medical records and hospital OPD queue jumping |
| Toll-Free Helpline | 14477 |
About the Scheme
Do not confuse the ABHA Card with the Ayushman PM-JAY Card.
- PM-JAY Card: Gives you ₹5 Lakh free treatment (for poor citizens).
- ABHA Card: Gives you NO money. It is simply a digital locker for your medical history (available to ALL citizens, rich or poor).
Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), the government is trying to eliminate physical medical files. By generating a 14-digit ABHA number, all your blood test reports, doctor prescriptions, and X-rays are linked to your phone. If you switch doctors, you simply grant the new doctor temporary access to your ABHA account to see your entire medical history.
Exact Steps: How to Generate ABHA & Link Records
Step 1: Generate ABHA (Do it yourself)
- Download the official "ABHA App" from the Google Play Store (developed by NHA).
- Click "Create ABHA Number". Enter your Aadhaar Number and authenticate with the Aadhaar OTP.
- Your 14-digit ABHA number is generated instantly.
Step 2: Linking Records (The Reality) You cannot magically pull old physical records into the app. Records are only linked when you visit a hospital that is ABDM-Compliant.
- At the Hospital (Scan & Share): When you walk into a major government or compliant private hospital, you will see a QR code at the OPD counter.
- Open your ABHA App, tap Scan & Share, and scan the QR code.
- Your details (Name, Age, ABHA ID) are instantly sent to the receptionist's computer. You bypass the long registration queue.
- When the doctor writes a digital prescription, or the lab does a blood test, they push the PDF directly to your ABHA app.
Hidden Rule on Consent: No hospital or government agency can view your records without your permission. You have complete control inside the ABHA app to grant, deny, or revoke a doctor's access to your files.
Grievance Redressal
If you face technical glitches on the app, or if an OTP is not arriving, do not waste time on the "Contact Us" email.
- Immediate Help: Call the dedicated ABDM Toll-Free Helpline at 14477 (or 1800-11-4477).
- Official Complaints: File a ticket directly at the NHA Grievance Portal: grievance.abdm.gov.in.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| ABHA Web Portal | abha.abdm.gov.in |
| Register Grievance | grievance.abdm.gov.in |
FAQs
Sources and review
Facts in this guide were last checked against the official sources below on . Rules can change after that date, so confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Official sources used
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Official Portal (opens in a new tab) — National Health Authority, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
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