​​​​​​​Bhubaneswar, Jan 7: Odisha government is all set to pilot Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission from the Keonjhar district.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi informed it on Wednesday.

While reviewing innovative programs of the state Health Department the CM said, the project aims to digitally integrate most healthcare services to improve efficiency and patient experience.

If the mission is generalised, appointments, bookings, referrals, and follow-up services will be conducted through digital platforms.

After evaluating the success in Keonjhar,it will be implemented across the state.

In addition, to enhance the doctors’ professional skills, Diplomate of National Board (DNB) courses will be introduced at district headquarters hospitals (DHHs). It will provide doctors with practical and clinical training, enabling them to pursue specialisation.

The Chief Minister also clarified that AYUSH doctors will prescribe only Ayurvedic medicines and will not prescribe allopathic drugs.

To strengthen AYUSH services in Odisha, the CM directed that Ayurvedic and Homeopathic medicines be made available at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, ensuring priority healthcare access through traditional medicine systems.