The government launched the Chief Minister Digital Health Scheme, Jharkhand e-health portal, the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) portal and a 10-bed tele-ICU at the Jharkhand Digital Health Conclave 2026 here on Wednesday.
Irfan Ansari, minister of health, medical education and family welfare, while launching the initiative said, “The government is working to ensure that digital technology translates into accessible healthcare for people, particularly those living in rural and remote areas.”
The tele-ICU will be functional from the premises of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS). It will extend specialist support to patients in five districts including Ranchi, Latehar, Khunti, Gumla and Chatra.
Through tele-radiology, diagnostic investigations and reports from health facilities will be shared with specialists, helping facilitate timely expert opinion and diagnosis for patients in distant areas.
Additionally, the state is working towards expanding telemedicine, artificial intelligence and robotic surgery. Adding further, Ansari said, “People have seen digital technology on mobile screens. Now the same technology should be visible on the ground in hospitals, healthcare centers and in the treatment of patients. Poor families will also benefit from modern healthcare technology.”
Under HMIS, patients will be able to access services such as registration, payments and doctor appointments digitally. The system is also being developed to enable patients to receive investigation reports digitally after tests.
Ajay Kumar Singh, additional chief secretary, health department, outlined that high-speed connectivity has been made available at health centres and hospitals, while efforts have been undertaken to connect district and sub-divisional hospitals through Wi-Fi.
Singh said, “The digital scheme was launched in 2025 with an estimated expenditure of around Rs 300 crore and was built around four major components: connectivity, Hospital Management Information System (HMIS), CCTV-based monitoring and a digital dashboard.”
The department is also working towards developing AI-based systems for better management and monitoring of around 80,000 Sahiyas, medical staff, nurses and other personnel associated with the health system. Singh said, “The HMIS portal will maintain digital records of health department employees from their appointment to retirement.”
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