Prime Minister Modi to roll out National Digital Health Mission

Prime Minister Modi to roll out National Digital Health Mission

Question: Who will announce nationwide rollout of Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission on 27 September 2021?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Amit Shah
(c) Venkaiah Naidu
(d) Ram Nath Kovind
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • PM Modi will announce the nationwide rollout of the Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission.
  • Under this mission, a unique digital health ID will be provided to the people.
  • This ID will contain all the health records of the person.
  • The health ID card is created with details like Aadhar and mobile number for generating a unique ID for each individual.
  • The project is currently in its pilot phase in the Union territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.
  • The primary aim of this mission is to enhance the efficiency of the healthcare system in India.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/pm-modi-rollout-pradhan-mantri-digital-health-mission-1856168-2021-09-23