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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the total outlay for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission over five years for pan-India implementation?
A
Rs.1, 000 crore
B
Rs.1, 500 crore
C
Rs.1, 600 crore
D
Rs.1, 200 crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the national roll-out of Central sector scheme, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with a budget of ₹1,600 crore for five years.

Detailed explanation-2: -primary, secondary and tertiary and on preparing health systems to respond effectively to the current and future pandemics and disasters, Pawar said. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with some central sector components with an outlay of Rs 64,180 crore.

Detailed explanation-3: -Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday allocated Rs 341.02 crore to the Ayushman Bharat National Digital Health Mission (ABDM) in Budget 2023. This allocation is 70.51 percent up from the FY23 allocation, which was Rs 200 crore.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. It will bridge the existing gap amongst different stakeholders of Healthcare ecosystem through digital highways.

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