AYUSHMAN BHARAT DIGITAL MISSION Context:The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA), has crossed the landmark milestone of 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) across the country. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that the achievement marks a major step in India’s journey towards a connected, interoperable and citizen-centric digital health ecosystem About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) It aims to develop the backbone to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country to bridge the existing gap amongst different stakeholders of Healthcare ecosystem through digital highways. Objectives To build modern and advanced digital healthcare infrastructure. To develop registries that act as a single, reliable source of health data. To ensure the use of common open standards by all digital health stakeholders. To create a secure system for maintaining personal health records. Components Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) A central database of healthcare professionals. Covers practitioners from both modern and traditional systems of medicine. Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) Number A unique 14-digit number generated through self-registration. Used to identify and authenticate individuals. ABHA App A Personal Health Records (PHR) application. Individuals have full control over their health information. Health Facility Registry (HFR) A national database of healthcare facilities. Includes public and private hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, diagnostic labs, imaging centres, and other health institutions. Unified Health Interface (UHI) An open platform for digital health services. Connects patients with healthcare service providers (HSPs). Supports services such as appointment booking, teleconsultation, and healthcare service discovery. Implementation & Governance Implementing Agency: National Health Authority (NHA). Voluntary Participation: The scheme including the creation of the ABHA ID is strictly voluntary for citizens. PM SVANidhi Scheme (Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) Context:PM SVANidhi Completes Six Years of Empowering Street Vendors Through Access to Affordable Credit…
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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) aims to install rooftop solar systems in 1 crore households under the PM Surya Ghar initiative by March 2027. This is part of India’s broader push toward clean energy adoption and reduced electricity costs for households. ULA Model The government is promoting a “Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA)” model. Under this model State electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) take the lead. They fund and install rooftop solar systems for households. About PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was introduced in 2024 with the objective of enabling households across India to access free electricity through solar power. The scheme supports households by offering financial assistance (subsidy) for installing rooftop solar panels. Subsidy Structure A subsidy of 60% of the cost is provided for solar systems with capacity up to 2 kW. For systems with capacity between 2 kW and 3 kW, an additional 40% subsidy is given on the extra cost. The total subsidy benefit is limited to systems of up to 3 kW capacity. Additional Components The scheme also includes the creation of a Model Solar Village in every district to promote solar energy adoption at the grassroots level. Under the Incentives to Local Bodies component Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) are awarded ₹1,000 per rooftop solar installation within their jurisdiction. This aims to encourage local governance institutions to actively promote rooftop solar systems. Implementation Mechanism At the national level, the scheme is overseen by a National Programme Implementation Agency (NPIA). At the state level, execution is handled by State Implementation Agencies (SIAs). Women’s Reservation Act Amendment Context: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister, has approved a draft amendment Bill. The aim is to implement…
