Tripura's 80% population enrolled in Ayushman Bharat Health Account: CM Saha
Synopsis
Tripura has enrolled 80 per cent of its population under the Ayushman Bharat Health Account and achieved 100 per cent completion in both health registries — among the stronger state-level performances under the Centre's digital health mission. With 18 lakh digital tokens already issued and a door-to-door campaign underway, the state is pushing for full universal coverage.
Key Takeaways
Tripura CM Manik Saha announced 80 per cent of the state's population is enrolled under the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) as of 10 July .
Both the Health Facility Registry (HFR) and Health Professional Registry (HPR) have achieved 100 per cent completion in the state.
Around 18 lakh digital tokens have been issued to patients across 31 government hospitals via the 'Scan and Share' facility.
West Tripura district has been designated a model district under the ABDM; IGM Hospital, Agartala is the mission's model hospital.
The National Health Claim Exchange will soon be introduced in all government hospitals covered under PM-JAY and CM-JAY for paperless claims processing.
A door-to-door awareness campaign has been launched statewide to achieve 100 per cent ABHA enrolment.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday, 10 July announced that nearly 80 per cent of the state's population has been enrolled under the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), marking a significant milestone in the rollout of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) — one of the Centre's flagship digital healthcare programmes. Saha made the disclosure at the 3rd Mission Steering Group Meeting of the ABDM, chaired by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda.
Key Developments in Tripura's Digital Health Push
According to Chief Minister Saha, who also holds the Health and Family Welfare portfolio in Tripura, the state has achieved 100 per cent completion in both the Health Facility Registry (HFR) and the Health Professional Registry (HPR). These registries are foundational components of the ABDM, enabling a unified digital ecosystem for healthcare providers and professionals across the state.
Saha further stated that approximately 18 lakh digital tokens have been issued to patients across 31 government hospitals through the 'Scan and Share' facility. This system has reportedly reduced patient waiting times and improved access to services at the point of care.
Model Hospital and Model District
The Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital at Agartala Government Medical College has been developed as a model hospital under the ABDM, with a range of patient services now delivered digitally. In addition, West Tripura district has been designated as a model district under the mission to pilot and scale various digital health initiatives.
What the Government Said
Chief Minister Saha outlined the next phase of reforms, stating that all government and private hospitals covered under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (CM-JAY) have been directed to implement the ABDM-Integrated Hospital Management Information System (HMIS). The state government has also initiated integration of the HMIS with various government health portals to enable seamless exchange of patient records across institutions.
Saha added that the National Health Claim Exchange will soon be rolled out across all government hospitals covered under PM-JAY and CM-JAY. Once operational, the system is expected to enable faster, paperless processing of health insurance claims.
Door-to-Door Campaign for Full Coverage
To bridge the remaining gap and achieve universal enrolment, a door-to-door awareness campaign has been launched across Tripura. The campaign targets full ABHA coverage for all citizens in the state, according to the Chief Minister.
The virtual meeting was attended by Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health Jitin Prasada, Minister of State M. Srinivas (Commerce, Industry, Electronics and IT), NITI Aayog Member (Health) Ajay Kumar Sood, and Principal Scientific Advisor Mukesh Mahaling. Health Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Odisha also participated. With Tripura positioning itself as a frontrunner in digital health adoption, the state's next benchmark will be closing the final 20 per cent coverage gap through its ongoing outreach drive.
Point of View
But the real test of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission lies beyond registration — in whether digital health records actually travel with patients across facilities and whether the HMIS integration reduces real-world claim delays. The 'Scan and Share' token system is a meaningful step, but 18 lakh tokens across 31 hospitals in a state of 40 lakh people still leaves significant headroom. The National Health Claim Exchange rollout will be the sharper indicator: paperless claims processing directly determines whether poorer patients can access cashless care without bureaucratic friction. Until outcomes data — not just enrolment figures — are published, these milestones remain inputs, not results.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)?
The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) is a unique 14-digit digital health identity assigned to every Indian citizen under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). It links a person's health records across hospitals and healthcare providers on a secure, interoperable platform, enabling continuity of care.
How much of Tripura's population is covered under ABHA?
Around 80 per cent of Tripura's population has been enrolled under ABHA, according to Chief Minister Manik Saha's statement at the 3rd ABDM Mission Steering Group Meeting on 10 July. A door-to-door campaign is underway to achieve full 100 per cent coverage.
What is the 'Scan and Share' facility mentioned by CM Saha?
The 'Scan and Share' facility allows patients to share their ABHA-linked health details digitally at hospital registration counters by scanning a QR code. Tripura has issued approximately 18 lakh digital tokens through this system across 31 government hospitals, reducing patient waiting times.
What is the National Health Claim Exchange and when will it launch in Tripura?
The National Health Claim Exchange is a system designed to enable faster, paperless processing of health insurance claims under PM-JAY and CM-JAY. Chief Minister Saha said it will 'soon' be introduced in all government hospitals covered under these schemes, though a specific launch date was not announced.
Which district and hospital have been selected as model units under ABDM in Tripura?
West Tripura district has been designated as the model district under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to pilot digital health initiatives. The Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital at Agartala Government Medical College has been developed as the mission's model hospital in the state.
