Kumar Bahukhandi
Bastar(Chhattisgarh) : Medics at a hospital, in Chhattisgarh-Photo Credit PTI
In Short
*53% OPD Registrations in Bastar District Linked with ABHA in the Last Three Months
*Under CM Vishnu Deo Sai’s Leadership, Digital Healthcare Expands Across Bastar Division
*‘Next Gen e-Hospital’ Initiative by Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal Makes Healthcare More Accessible, Efficient and Transparent
Raipur: The effective implementation of Next Gen e-Hospital, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in Bastar division is proving to be a game-changer for the region. Notably, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has been making consistent and determined efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in Bastar. Guided by Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Chhattisgarh’s health services are now marching in step with the latest technology.
The Next Gen e-Hospital system is running successfully in six district hospitals, two civil hospitals and 41 community health centres of Bastar. This system brings OPD registration, consultation, diagnostics, medicine distribution and all patient-related medical information onto a single digital platform, ensuring better and timely services for patients. The integration of digital technology has led to remarkable improvements in transparency, efficiency and patient satisfaction across hospitals.
Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Health Facility Registration (HFR) for hospitals and Health Professional Registration (HPR) for doctors and nursing staff have been completed. ABHA kiosks have been set up in hospital premises, enabling patients to create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). The “Scan & Share” feature and ABHA ID-based online OPD registration have spared patients from long queues, allowing them to receive prompt services.
The impact of these digital innovations is clearly visible. At Bastar District Hospital, a total of 60,045 OPD registrations were recorded during May, June and July 2025, out of which 32,379 – 53% – were linked with ABHA. During the same period, Dantewada District Hospital recorded 33,895 OPD registrations, with 13,729 – 40% – linked to ABHA.
This entire process not only saves time but also provides patients with digital health records that they can access anywhere in the country, anytime. It has improved transparency in the healthcare system while enhancing continuity and quality of treatment.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai said that the successful implementation of modern technologies like Next Gen e-Hospital and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in Bastar division has given a new pace and direction to healthcare services. “Digital registration, health records and transparent service delivery have ensured timely, accessible and quality treatment for patients. This initiative is not just a model for Bastar but for the entire state. We will soon implement it across all districts to realise the vision of a ‘Healthy and Empowered Chhattisgarh’,” he said.
Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said that this technological upgrade in Bastar is proving to be beneficial not just for the local population but is emerging as a model for the whole state. “The state government aims to implement this system robustly in all districts to take decisive steps towards building a ‘Healthy and Empowered Chhattisgarh’,” he added.
Significantly, this initiative in healthcare goes beyond mere digitisation. It serves as a powerful bridge connecting people in rural and remote areas to quality medical facilities. The positive results from Bastar prove that when technology, administrative willpower and public participation come together, the pace of development multiplies manifold. This initiative will not only transform healthcare services but also ensure Chhattisgarh’s substantial contribution to building a ‘Healthy India’.
