Bastar division emerging as a role model for digital health services for the entire state
53 percent of patients registered for OPD through Aabha link in Bastar district in the last three months
Digital health services are being expanded in Bastar division under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai
Health facilities have become more accessible, effective and transparent with “Next Gen e-Hospital” on the initiative of Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal
Raipur, August 10, 2025/
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 big change for the region. It is noteworthy that Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai is making continuous efforts towards the strong expansion of health services in Bastar division. Under the continuous guidance of Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, the health services of the state are keeping pace with technology today.
Successful operation of the Next Gen e-Hospital system is being done in six district hospitals, two civil hospitals and 41 community health centers of Bastar, due to which all the information related to OPD registration, consultation, investigation, medicine distribution and health of the patients is now available on a digital platform. Under this, patients are getting better and timely services. This inclusion of digital technology has led to a significant increase in transparency, efficiency and patient satisfaction in hospitals.
Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Health Facility Registration (HFR) of hospitals and Health Professional Registration (HPR) of doctors and nursing staff has been ensured. Aabha kiosks have been set up in hospital premises to provide the facility of creating Ayushman Bharat Health Account (Aabha) to the patients. The facility of online OPD registration through Scan and Share and Aabha ID has relieved the patients from long queues and they are getting prompt services.
The impact of digital innovations has also clearly emerged. During May, June and July 2025, a total of 60,045 OPD registrations were recorded in District Hospital Bastar, out of which 32,379 registrations were done through Aabha link — which is 53% of the total registrations. During the same period, 33,895 OPD registrations were recorded in District Hospital Dantewada, out of which 13,729 registrations were linked to Aabha — i.e. 40% digital integration.
This entire process is not only ensuring time saving, but is also providing the facility of digital health records to the patients, which they can see anytime in any part of the country. This is increasing the continuity and quality of treatment along with transparency in the health service system.
Chief Minister Shri 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 new speed and direction to health services. Patients are getting timely, accessible and quality treatment through digital registration, health records and transparent service system. This initiative is not only a role model for Bastar, but for the entire state, which we will soon implement in all the districts of the state and realize the resolve of “Healthy and Empowered Chhattisgarh”.
Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said that this technical upgrade of health services by the Chhattisgarh government in Bastar division is not only proving useful for the local people, but it is also emerging as a role model for the entire state. The state government’s aim is to strengthen the implementation of this system in all the districts and move forward strongly towards “Healthy and Empowered Chhattisgarh”.
It is noteworthy that this initiative in the field of health facilities is not limited to the digitization of health services, but it is a powerful medium to connect the people of rural and remote areas with quality medical facilities. The positive results received in Bastar are proof that when technology, administrative will and public participation come together, the pace of development increases manifold. This initiative will not only bring change in health services, but will also ensure Chhattisgarh’s important contribution in the construction of ‘Healthy India’.