The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has made rapid progress in creating a digital health ecosystem in India. As of early 2026, the mission has significantly surpassed the 500 million milestone, with recent data showing
over 84.79 crore (847 million) ABHA IDs created.
The milestone of 500 million was reached earlier, with figures in early 2024 confirming over 525 million ABHA IDs had already been generated.
Key Progress Indicators (as of 2026):
- ABHA IDs Generated: Over 84.79 crore (as of Jan 11, 2026).
- Health Records Linked: 82.69 crore+ records linked to ABHA IDs.
- Health Facilities Registered: 4.51 lakh+ registered health facilities (HFR).
- Healthcare Professionals: 7.61 lakh+ registered doctors, nurses, and staff (HPR).
- Leading State: Uttar Pradesh leads in ABHA registrations with over 14.3 crore, while Bihar leads in Scan & Share digital OPD registrations.
Key Benefits and Features:
- Instant OPD Registration: Over 15 million patients have used the Scan and Share QR code feature for rapid registration at hospitals.
- Digital Records Management: Individuals can store and link their medical history (diagnostic reports, prescriptions, and summaries) digitally via the ABHA App.
- Enhanced Care: Digital access to health records allows doctors to provide better-informed care, improving patient outcomes and streamlining services.
The ABDM aims to create a national digital health framework, connecting various stakeholders (patients, doctors, hospitals) through a unified, consent-based digital infrastructure.
