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Aarogya Setu 2.0

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UPSC English 27 Jun 2026

1.       Aarogya Setu 2.0

Prelims:

Government initiatives, Science & Technology

Mains:

GS Paper II – Government Policies and Interventions, E-Governance, Social Justice, GS Paper III – Science & Technology

Current relevance:

    The Union Health Minister is set to launch Aarogya Setu 2.0 along with several digital health initiatives under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to strengthen India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

 

 

 Highlights:

1.         Aarogya Setu 2.0: 

Revamped as a comprehensive Personal Health Record (PHR) application, serving as a single digital gateway for accessing multiple healthcare services.

2.       Citizen-Centric Digital Services:

           The application enables users to:

(i)     Create and manage ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account).

(ii)   Exchange health information through a consent-based mechanism.

(iii) Receive AI-powered health insights and smart health reports.

3.       Integrates PM-JAY services, providing easy access to empanelled hospitals, the digital wallet, Ayushman CAPF benefits, and healthcare services.

4.       Ayushman Sarathi: A WhatsApp chatbot for PM-JAY beneficiaries, Provides scheme-related information through a conversational interface.

5.       National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX): Establishes a Digital Public Infrastructure for health insurance claims.

6.       e-Sushrut Clinic: A plug-and-play digital clinic management platform that streamlines healthcare operations and clinical workflows.

Source: PIB - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2278390&reg=48&lang=1

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