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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicNational Digital Health Mission

Topic: National Digital Health Mission

Health data cannot be fragmented and inaccessible. Modi govt needs a policy revamp

The discussion around the exchange of personal and sensitive health info has largely focused on aspects of security and privacy of the data.

Modi to launch nationwide rollout of Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission on 27 September

The PM-DHM supports health coverage in an efficient, accessible, inclusive, affordable and safe manner. The mission's aim is to enhance India's healthcare system, officials said.

Signing up for Modi govt’s Digital Health Mission voluntary, says project chief

Health Mission CEO Dr Indu Bhushan tells ThePrint that the project could potentially yield value upwards of Rs 1.5 lakh crore over the next 10 years.

Digital health ID can get Indian economy moving again, NHA chief Indu Bhushan hopes

The National Digital Health Mission, which aims to create a repository of doctors and health facilities, will lead to cost savings and better economic outcomes, says Bhushan.

Govt addressing all privacy concerns around digital health mission, NHA CEO Indu Bhushan says

Envisioned as the first step towards Universal Health Coverage, National Digital Health Mission aims to provide every Indian with a personal health ID and identifiers to doctors.

60% respondents want Digital Health ID but don’t want to share personal data, says survey

The National Digital Health Mission was announced by PM Modi during his Independence Day speech. The document has been put on the official NDHM website for public consultation.

Caste, politics, sex life — questions you could be asked under govt’s digital health mission

Modi govt has released the draft Health Data Management Policy for its mission to create a digital health ecosystem in India. It states citizens also have the option of opting out.

India needs a digital health mission. But it also needs data privacy law to ensure it works

If patients wish to change a healthcare provider, they have to carry pieces of paper. NDHM envisions changing that by digitally storing their health records.

On Camera

BJP vs BJP battle in Constitution Club is a glimpse of widening fault lines—Mumbai to Lucknow

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.