SEHAT App: J&K to Transform Healthcare Access with Digital Innovation
New SEHAT App to Simplify Healthcare Services
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government is gearing up to launch the SEHAT App, a transformative digital platform aimed at providing seamless healthcare services across the union territory. The app, a smarter version of the AB-PMJAY SEHAT scheme, is designed to provide a variety of essential services, from doctor appointments to ambulance bookings, all from the convenience of a smartphone.
The SEHAT App is part of the government's broader initiative to make healthcare more accessible and efficient through technology. The app is also integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT scheme, which enhances coverage and simplifies healthcare management for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
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As of now, nearly 100 percent of families in Jammu and Kashmir have been registered under the AB-PMJAY-SEHAT scheme, and over 86.12 lakh Ayushman Golden Cards have been issued to beneficiaries. According to official data, about 15 lakh treatments have been provided so far, amounting to over Rs. 2,800 crore.
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Officials are confident that this initiative will greatly enhance healthcare delivery, alleviate hospital congestion, and empower residents with accessible digital medical solutions. Speaking to Kashmir Monitor, officials said, “The rollout of the app will further improve the efficiency of the SEHAT scheme. The SEHAT App, developed by BISAG-N at the request of the Health & Medical Education Department, will serve as a comprehensive platform for accessing all patient and healthcare practitioner services in Jammu and Kashmir. Those who need immediate health care will complete the entire process via the app and will receive immediate treatment without any wastage of time.”
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo recently reviewed the app’s progress and instructed the concerned authorities to onboard all healthcare practitioners onto the platform to ensure a comprehensive service for users. He also emphasized the need to improve the registration process for doctors and paramedics who will provide home support and teleconsultation services.
