Pilot project to put every child’s health record online, strengthening care alongside education
New Delhi | Special Correspondent: Arun Sharma

In a landmark and forward-looking move, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is preparing to introduce Digital Health Cards for schoolchildren studying in its government-run schools. The initiative, being widely hailed as historic, underscores the civic body’s growing commitment to ensuring that education goes hand in hand with robust physical and mental well-being.


Under the proposed plan, each student’s height, weight, immunisation status, eyesight, dental health and overall medical profile will be digitally recorded and securely stored online. This comprehensive database will enable continuous health monitoring and facilitate early detection of potential illnesses.


Pilot Project to Lead the Way
According to official sources, the MCD has drawn up a roadmap to launch the scheme initially as a pilot project in select schools. Once proven successful, it will be implemented in a phased manner across all MCD schools in the Capital. The digital system is expected to significantly improve preventive healthcare by identifying health issues at an early stage.


Empowering Parents, Strengthening Schools
Senior MCD officials said the Digital Health Card will provide accurate and timely health information to parents, while empowering schools to respond swiftly to medical needs. In case of concern, coordination with nearby hospitals and doctors can be initiated without delay, ensuring prompt care for students.


Focus on Physical and Mental Well-being
Calling the initiative a transformative step, a senior official noted that the MCD is placing equal emphasis on academic growth and students’ physical and mental health. The objective is to ensure that children remain healthy, face fewer health-related challenges in the future and are able to pursue their education without interruption.


Experts Applaud the Initiative
Health experts have welcomed the move, describing it as a game-changer for child healthcare. They believe that maintaining digital health records from an early age will contribute significantly to children’s holistic development and help reduce long-term health risks.


With this initiative, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has sent out a strong message: a healthy child is the foundation of a strong education system. The Digital Health Card proposal stands out as a visionary and people-centric decision, reinforcing MCD’s role as a proactive guardian of the city’s future generation.