2 March 2023 - News Deck

25 crore health records of individuals linked to their ABHA for anytime access

2 March 20232 March 2023 Vijay Raman

The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved another milestone in building a digitally connected healthcare ecosystem. Over 25 crore health records of individuals have been linked to their ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account). These records can be easily accessed and managed by the individuals using any of the ABDM-enabled health apps. The digitally available health records will enable the ABHA holders in availing paper-less health services across the ABDM network. Individuals can use their Personal Health Records (PHR) apps to…

India’s first Air cooled condenser at North Karanpura Super Critical plant in Jharkhand

2 March 20232 March 2023 Vijay Raman

India's largest integrated energy utility, NTPC, has launched the first air-cooled condenser installed supercritical power plant in the country. The first unit of the 660 MW capacity of the power plant located in Jharkhand, which commenced commercial operation on Wednesday (1 March), is equipped with an air-cooled condenser that requires almost one-third less water than traditional water-cooled condensers. This would result in water saving of around 30.5 million cubic meters annually, enough to meet the needs of around 1.5 million people in the region. The North Karanpura plant will…