Source: The Hindu
The Union Health Ministry is set to launch e-Sushrut@Clinic — a lightweight, cloud-based Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to help small outpatient clinics, sub-centres, and primary health centres (PHCs) that struggle with manual processes and lack of affordable digital solutions. Large HMIS systems have been too complex and costly for small facilities, and despite many private HMIS players, demand for a government-backed affordable solution had persisted (especially from ABDM microsite participants and States/UTs). The platform is being rolled out under a MoU between the National Health Authority (NHA) and C-DAC signed in August 2025 in the presence of Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, with C-DAC handling maintenance and upgradation.
What is e-Sushrut@Clinic?
- A lightweight, cloud-based HMIS designed specifically for small outpatient clinics.
- A lighter version of C-DAC’s flagship e-Sushrut HMIS (which runs at 17 AIIMS + 4,000+ health facilities nationwide).
- ABDM-enabled; integrates Health Facility Registry (HFR) + Health Professionals Registry (HPR).
- Accessible from any device; no technical expertise needed.
- Use cases: patient registration, billing, prescriptions, diagnostics, telemedicine, pharmacy, nursing modules.
Who built it and who rolls it out?
- Developed by: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
- Rolled out by: National Health Authority (NHA) under MoU signed August 2025.
- C-DAC Noida Executive Director: Shri Vivek Khaneja.
- Union Health Secretary: Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava.
What is the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?
- A flagship mission launched by PM Narendra Modi on 27 September 2021.
- Aim: Develop India’s integrated digital health infrastructure bridging gaps among healthcare stakeholders through “digital highways”.
- Implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA).
- Builds an interoperable digital health ecosystem.
What are the 4 key building blocks of ABDM?
| Building Block | Role |
|---|---|
| ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) | 14-digit unique health ID for every citizen |
| HPR (Healthcare Professionals Registry) | Comprehensive database of doctors, nurses, paramedics, AYUSH practitioners |
| HFR (Health Facility Registry) | Database of public + private health facilities |
| UHI (Unified Health Interface) | Open protocol for digital health services (similar to UPI) |
What is the National Health Authority (NHA)?
- Implementing agency for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).
- A society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- Functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- HQ: New Delhi.
Practice MCQs
Q1. With reference to the e-Sushrut@Clinic, consider the following statements:
- e-Sushrut@Clinic is a lightweight, cloud-based Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) designed for small outpatient clinics.
- It has been developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
- It is being rolled out by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) framework.
- The platform is designed only for large multi-specialty private hospitals.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None
(Statement 4 is wrong; e-Sushrut@Clinic is designed for small outpatient clinics, sub-centres, and PHCs — NOT large multi-specialty hospitals.)
Q2. With reference to the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), consider the following statements:
- ABDM was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 27 September 2021.
- It is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Its four building blocks include ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account), HPR (Healthcare Professionals Registry), HFR (Health Facility Registry), and UHI (Unified Health Interface).
- The ABHA is a 12-digit unique health ID for every Indian citizen.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four (e) None
(Statement 4 is wrong; ABHA is a 14-digit unique health ID, NOT 12-digit.)
Answer Key
- (c) — Statement 4 wrong: Designed for small clinics, not large hospitals.
- (c) — Statement 4 wrong: ABHA is 14-digit, not 12-digit.
