ABHA ID for Students in Rajasthan Government Schools: Direction to Provide Aadhaar Details Under RBSK 2.0; What School Heads and Parents Should Do
A letter from the Education Directorate, Bikaner has come to light about creating and verifying ABHA IDs of students in Rajasthan government schools. As per the letter, schools are directed to provide the required Aadhaar details and expected cooperation to the authorised team of the National Child Health Programme (RBSK 2.0).
The direction refers to a 9 October 2026 letter of the Director, Medical and Health Services, Jaipur. It is reported that the available copy of the order does not clearly give a last date and does not provide a separate parental consent form. This makes the safety of children's Aadhaar and health data especially important.
The Order at a Glance
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | Director, Secondary Education Rajasthan, Bikaner |
| Subject | Providing Aadhaar card/number for creating students' ABHA IDs under RBSK |
| Software | RBSK 2.0 |
| Reference | Letter dated 09.10.2026 of Director, Medical and Health Services, Jaipur |
| Letter e-signed on | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date | Not clear in the available copy |
Caution: The copy referred to in reports is one shared on Telegram, not a PDF from an official website. Do check the original order with your block/district education office.
What Are RBSK and ABHA ID
RBSK (Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram) is a programme for early identification of children's health problems and linking them to needed services. It covers screening of children from birth to 18 years and identification of problems in four groups: birth defects, diseases, deficiencies and developmental delays.
ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a digital health identity under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. Having an ABHA does not mean a child automatically gets any health insurance scheme benefit.
ABHA, APAAR, Ayushman Card and Aadhaar: The Difference
| Identity | Main use |
|---|---|
| ABHA ID | Digital health identity and consent-based health records |
| APAAR ID | Student's academic identity |
| Ayushman card | Identity of an eligible beneficiary of the concerned scheme |
| Aadhaar | Identity number issued by UIDAI |
Key Points for School Heads
- Keep a copy of the departmental order in school records and confirm instructions from the block office.
- Verify the identity and authority of the authorised RBSK team members.
- Ask for the authorised, secure way to hand over data and share only the minimum details needed.
- Inform parents of the purpose and process, and clarify the applicable consent process.
- Do not post children's Aadhaar numbers or card photos in public WhatsApp groups or open online sheets.
- Keep an administrative record of action and take written guidance from the competent officer if there is a problem.
What Parents Should Keep in Mind
- Give Aadhaar or OTP-type private information only to the authorised team.
- Do not share Aadhaar photos or OTPs in school WhatsApp groups.
- If a child has no Aadhaar or it has errors, get it made or corrected through UIDAI's prescribed process.
- ABHA ID creation is free under the government ABDM system; do not pay anyone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the full form of ABHA ID?
Ayushman Bharat Health Account.
What is the full form of RBSK?
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (National Child Health Programme).
Does the order give a last date?
The available copy does not clearly give a last date.
Does ABHA give health insurance?
No. Insurance or scheme benefits depend on separate eligibility and conditions.
Are ABHA and APAAR the same?
No. ABHA is a health identity and APAAR is an academic identity.
Note: This story has been written in our own words by the Emitrawala.com team, based on news reports and public information. Figures and dates are as per the reports; please confirm with the official order or notice. The order copy is reported to have been shared on Telegram, so please verify the original order with the Education Department.
