Srinagar, Feb 26: Sher-i-Kashmir Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences has been chosen as one of the pilot centers for Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Project. The project was rolled out for beneficiaries after an  approval by the union cabinet today.

Under the scheme , the citizens will be entitled to create their unique account and beneficiaries will be enabled to link their digital health records.

Hon’ble Prime Minister addressed the stakeholders through a webinar today. From SKIMS Director SKIMS/EOSG , Medical Superintendant and Superintending Engineer (IT) attended the online session.

The government had earlier run a pilot of ABDM in six union territories of Ladakh, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

Under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  will every citizen will get a digital health ID and their health record will be digitally protected.

The scheme is aimed to make effective use of technology in public health care delivery  making it more inclusive and equitable.