Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
E-Sanjeevani Crosses 50 Crore Teleconsultations, Strengthening Access to Healthcare Across the Country
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India's National Telemedicine Service, eSanjeevani, crossed 50 crore teleconsultations across all 36 States and Union Territories on September 15, 2026. Developed by C-DAC, the platform supports over 1.42 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandir spokes, 19,473 medical hubs, and 901 online OPDs, with availability in 15 languages. Women accounted for 57.14% of the utilisation, and 40.15% of consultations were availed by citizens aged 46 years and above. Recent enhancements include the integration of an AI-powered Clinical Decision Support System and ERSS-112, alongside expansion into specialist OPD consultations through premier government medical institutions like AIIMS.