With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements :
- 1.Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
- 2.As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
- 3.It has seamless portability across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. 3 only
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to create a unified digital health infrastructure for India. While it encourages voluntary adoption by both public and private entities, it is not mandatory for all hospitals to adopt it. The mission's goal is indeed to achieve universal health coverage by providing citizens with digital health records and access to services, leading to eventual participation by all citizens. A key feature is the creation of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number, which allows for seamless portability of health records across different healthcare providers and geographical locations within India.
Source: UPSC gs1 2022