JP Nadda launches Aarogya Setu 2.0 and 10 digital health tools for clinics
Synopsis
India's health ministry didn't just update an app — it rolled out 10 interlocking digital health tools at once, including a ₹299/month clinic management system aimed at cracking the last-mile digitisation problem for small outpatient facilities. With 800-plus clinics already onboarded and a C-DAC–NHA partnership in place, the real question is whether uptake scales.
Key Takeaways
Jagat Prakash Nadda launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 and 9 other digital health tools in New Delhi on 29 June . e-Sushrut@Clinic , a lightweight HMIS by C-DAC , is priced at ₹299/month after NHA discount, free for the first 3 months .
More than 800 health facilities are already onboarded on eSushrut@Clinic, with over 680 health records generated.
C-DAC is deploying eSushrut software at more than 15 AIIMS and various state hospitals.
The National Health Authority (NHA) is signing an MoU with C-DAC to drive wider adoption.
Tools like NHCX and BHTS signal a push toward interoperable, standardised health data across India.
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday, 29 June launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 alongside a suite of 10 digital health initiatives in New Delhi, marking a significant expansion of India's Digital Public Infrastructure for health. The revamped platform is designed to bring integrated health services to citizens across all age groups, from mothers and children to the elderly and those managing chronic conditions.
What Was Launched
The digital initiatives unveiled at the event span a broad range of health system functions. They include Aarogya Setu 2.0, the Ayushman App, the Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp Chatbot, the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), an Insurance Plan FHIR Object Creator, e-Sushrut Clinic, the Unified Health Interface (UHI), a Drug Registry, Common LOINC Codes for India (CLCI), and the Bharat Health Terminology Service (BHTS).
Nadda described the occasion as 'a significant milestone in India's journey towards building a healthier nation through digital innovation,' adding that the revamped Aarogya Setu application would allow citizens to 'seamlessly access a wide range of health services.'
e-Sushrut Clinic: A Digital Fix for Small Clinics
A key highlight was the launch of e-Sushrut@Clinic, a lightweight Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing). The system is tailored for small outpatient clinics and is proposed for rollout across government Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs), subcentres, and private clinics.
Currently, more than 800 health facilities are onboarded on eSushrut@Clinic, with over 680 health records already generated. C-DAC is also deploying the broader eSushrut software at more than 15 AIIMS and various state government hospitals. The National Health Authority (NHA) is signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with C-DAC to accelerate adoption.
The subscription is priced at ₹499 per month for up to five users. Under the NHA MoU, a discount of ₹200 applies, bringing the effective rate to ₹299 per month. The software will be available at no cost for the first three months, with each additional user beyond the five-user limit charged at ₹50 per user.
What Senior Officials Said
Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav called the initiative a significant step towards strengthening India's digital health ecosystem, noting a whole-of-government approach to integrating the AYUSH system with modern healthcare. Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel highlighted that digital health records would allow women to access their medical information seamlessly across locations, ensuring continuity of care. She also noted the initiative would ease the administrative burden on frontline workers, including ASHA and Anganwadi workers.
Dr. M. Srinivas, Member (Health) at NITI Aayog, was also present at the launch event.
Broader Context and What Comes Next
The launches build on the government's existing Ayushman Bharat framework and its push to strengthen linkages across primary, secondary, and tertiary care. Notably, the NHCX and FHIR-based tools signal a move toward interoperable health data standards — a gap that has long fragmented India's health records ecosystem.
With the NHA-C-DAC MoU in place and an affordable pricing model, the immediate test will be whether uptake among small private clinics — historically resistant to digitisation — scales beyond the current 800-facility base.
Point of View
Not a strategy — the harder question is integration. India's digital health stack has historically suffered from siloed deployments where apps exist but don't talk to each other. The inclusion of FHIR standards, LOINC codes, and a unified terminology service (BHTS) suggests the ministry is finally building for interoperability rather than optics. But the ₹299/month e-Sushrut model targets private clinics that have resisted every previous digitisation push; a subsidised price alone won't move them unless the workflow benefit is immediate and the data connectivity is real.
NationPress
29 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aarogya Setu 2.0 and what is new in it?
Aarogya Setu 2.0 is the revamped version of India's national health app, launched by Health Minister JP Nadda on 29 June in New Delhi. The updated platform enables citizens across all age groups — including mothers, children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses — to seamlessly access a wider range of integrated health services.
What is e-Sushrut@Clinic and how much does it cost?
e-Sushrut@Clinic is a lightweight Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) developed by C-DAC, designed for small outpatient clinics. It is priced at ₹499 per month for five users, reduced to ₹299 per month under an NHA discount, and offered free for the first three months.
Which other digital health tools were launched alongside Aarogya Setu 2.0?
Nine additional tools were launched: the Ayushman App, Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp Chatbot, National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), Insurance Plan FHIR Object Creator, Unified Health Interface (UHI), Drug Registry, Common LOINC Codes for India (CLCI), Bharat Health Terminology Service (BHTS), and e-Sushrut@Clinic.
Who will benefit from these digital health initiatives?
The initiatives target a broad range of stakeholders — citizens seeking integrated health services, women needing portable digital health records, frontline ASHA and Anganwadi workers who will face reduced administrative burden, and small private clinics seeking affordable clinic management software.
How many facilities are currently using eSushrut@Clinic?
As of the launch date, more than 800 health facilities are onboarded on eSushrut@Clinic, with over 680 health records already generated. C-DAC is also deploying the broader eSushrut software at more than 15 AIIMS and various state government hospitals.
