New Delhi, May 30: India’s digital healthcare infrastructure reached a major milestone after the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) crossed 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs), marking a significant expansion of the country’s effort to create an integrated and citizen-focused digital health ecosystem. The achievement also places the Andaman and Nicobar Islands among a select group of regions that have achieved full saturation under the initiative.
Implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA), the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission aims to create a secure and interoperable digital health framework that allows citizens to access, manage and share their health records through a consent-based system. The latest milestone reflects growing adoption of digital health services across states and Union Territories.
According to official figures, Uttar Pradesh leads the country with more than 15.3 crore ABHAs, followed by Rajasthan and Maharashtra with 7.1 crore accounts each. Bihar has recorded 6.3 crore ABHAs, while West Bengal has registered 5.9 crore. Significant contributions have also come from Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka, highlighting the nationwide expansion of the programme.
The Health Ministry stated that the growth of ABHA creation has remained consistent since the launch of the mission. The cumulative number of accounts increased from 14.7 crore in 2021 to 30.4 crore in 2022, rising further to 50.6 crore in 2023, 72.2 crore in 2024 and 84.5 crore in 2025 before crossing the 90-crore mark in 2026.
A notable aspect of the programme is the achievement of full saturation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands along with Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The development reflects the penetration of digital health services even in geographically remote regions.
National Health Authority Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal said the creation of more than 90 crore ABHAs demonstrates increasing participation by citizens, states, Union Territories and ecosystem partners. He noted that ABHA serves as a key tool in providing secure and consent-based access to personal health information.
The digital platform is expected to improve continuity of healthcare services by enabling citizens to link medical records generated across different healthcare facilities and applications. The system reduces dependence on physical documents while facilitating secure information sharing with healthcare providers whenever required.
The programme has also recorded substantial participation among women, who account for nearly 49.75 per cent of all ABHA holders. Health authorities said digital access to medical records can support maternal and child healthcare, immunisation services and other essential health interventions.
Officials believe the continued expansion of ABHA will strengthen transparency, efficiency and accessibility within the healthcare system while supporting a connected digital health network across the country, including remote territories such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
