Kevin Joseph,
- Research Scholar, MCA, Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development and Research (TIMSCDR) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
India’s healthcare ecosystem continues to face significant hurdles, particularly in the efficient management, protection, and accessibility of patient health records. For decades, medical data in the country has remained scattered across institutions, recorded in incompatible formats, and stored in systems that rarely communicate with each other. These gaps not only slow down clinical decision-making but also increase exposure to data breaches and other cybersecurity risks. In this context, blockchain technology emerges as a strong contender for modernizing health information systems. With its decentralized architecture, transparent data-handling features, and tamper-proof record-keeping, blockchain offers a reliable path toward secure and patient-controlled health data. This paper explores how blockchain can be integrated into India’s digital health landscape to create a more scalable, trustworthy, and patient-centric record management structure. It outlines potential advantages, implementation challenges, and strategic steps required for adoption. Furthermore, the paper examines how blockchain-enabled health solutions can complement the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and align with the broader vision of inclusive, equitable healthcare articulated in the Viksit Bharat policy framework.
Keywords: Blockchain, health records, scalability, security, digital India
[This article belongs to International Journal of Information Security Engineering ]
Kevin Joseph. Blockchain for Secure Health Records in India: Aligning with Ayushman Bharat. International Journal of Information Security Engineering. 2026; 04(01):01-05.
Kevin Joseph. Blockchain for Secure Health Records in India: Aligning with Ayushman Bharat. International Journal of Information Security Engineering. 2026; 04(01):01-05. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijise/article=2026/view=248182
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International Journal of Information Security Engineering
| Volume | 04 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Received | 10/03/2025 |
| Accepted | 25/08/2025 |
| Published | 26/03/2026 |
| Publication Time | 381 Days |
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