Uttarakhand Integrates eSwasthya Dham Portal with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

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The eSwasthya Dham portal, launched by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, is now integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

An Overview of the News

• This integration aims to create an integrated digital health infrastructure across India.

• The portal monitors the health parameters of pilgrims on the Char Dham Yatra, which includes visits to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

• Pilgrims can create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), a 14-digit number, in just 1-2 minutes using the portal.

• ABHA creation, as part of the ABDM, establishes a digital health identity for devotees, facilitating better management of health records and quicker emergency interventions.

• The platform prioritizes the health of pilgrims, especially senior citizens, given the challenges of high altitude locations at the Char Dham shrines.

About Uttarakhand

• Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami

• Governor: Gurmit Singh

• Capital: Dehradun

• Wildlife Sanctuaries:

  • Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Benog Wildlife Sanctuary

• Festivals:

  • Kangdali Festival

  • Uttarayani Mela or Uttarayani Fair

NOTE:- Uttar Pradesh becomes the first state in India to generate one crore tokens through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID.