Chittoor — bringing AI-powered healthcare to Andhra Pradesh

The Government of Andhra Pradesh's vision for healthcare transformation, operationalised as Sanjeevani — a next-generation DiNC deployment beginning in Kuppam constituency and expanding across the entire Chittoor district. Built on the proven Bridgital model, Sanjeevani introduces AI-ambient intelligence, dynamic wellness tracking, and full 12-service CPHC delivery for the first time in India's public health system.

2025

Launch year

33L+

Citizens on platform

90

Facilities connected

71% Surge

In public healthcare utilisation

2.74 L

Citizens registered in Kuppam

6,000+

Patients in care at launch

1,750+

Pregnant women in DiNC care

12

CPHC services — all live

13 PHCs

Fully operational in Kuppam

District Overview

Chittoor — a largely
rural district at
the tri-state
crossroads

Chittoor district, constituted on 1 April 1911, sits at the meeting point of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka — a geographic position that has shaped its demographics, migration patterns, and healthcare challenges. After administrative reorganisation in 2022 and 2025, the current district spans 6,855 sq km with a population of approximately 18.7 lakh across 31 mandals and 822 revenue villages. Kuppam, in the western part of the district, is among its most prominent towns.

The district is predominantly rural — 70% of its population lives outside urban centres — and has historically faced a concentration of healthcare infrastructure in larger towns. Healthcare access has been further complicated by seasonal agricultural labour migration, hilly terrain in the western mandals (including around Kuppam and Madanapalle), and a high prevalence of NCDs including hypertension and diabetes. The literacy rate stands at 72.4%.

Introducing Sanjeevani

The next evolution
of DiNC — built for
Andhra Pradesh

Sanjeevani is the name given to the DiNC deployment in Andhra Pradesh — reflecting the state government's vision of a healthcare system that is truly life-giving for every citizen. It builds on the proven Bridgital model from Kolar but goes further, incorporating AI-powered clinical tools, full 12-service CPHC coverage aligned with Ayushman Bharat, and deeper integration with AP's digital health infrastructure including ABHA IDs, e-Aushadhi, and the NTR Vaidya Seva scheme.

Announced by the Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh following discussions with Tata Group Chairman in November 2024, Sanjeevani is central to the state's Swarna Andhra @2047 vision — transforming the public health system from episodic and reactive to connected, continuous, proactive, and patient-centric care. Gates Foundation serves as the knowledge partner.

Implementation

November 2024
January 2025
June 2025
July 2025
January 2026
January 2026
March 2026
2026–2027
NOVEMBER 2024

Vision announced

Hon'ble CM met with Tata Group Chairman and directed implementation of the Bridgital Model in Chittoor, starting with Kuppam.

Timeline

Programme Impact

Measurable momentum
from  day one

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Maternal & Child
Health

1,750+

Pregnant women benefiting

4 ANC

Target: 90% compliance goal

Virtual Yoga

Lamaze sessions for expectant mothers via VPOD

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Non-Communicable Diseases

AI

Powered care plans for every NCD patient

50%

Adherence to consultations target

True Wellness

Dynamic personalised wellness score tracked at every milestone

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Specialist & Virtual Care

VPOD

Virtual consultation rooms at every PHC

AH Kuppam

Specialist referrals to Area Hospital

NTR Vaidya Seva

Private hospital integration with electronic referrals

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Pharmacy & Lab

Live

Pharmacy module operational in all PHCs

Live

Laboratory module operational in PHCs

AI & Technology Innovations

Sanjeevani's next-
generation capabilities

Sanjeevani represents a significant technology step-change over earlier DiNC deployments — incorporating AI tools purpose-built for India's public health context.
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AI Ambient Listening 

Ambient listening enabled for Medical Officers across all 13 PHCs in Kuppam. The model is being trained on Telugu and local dialects in real public health consultation environments — generating structured clinical notes automatically and reducing documentation burden on doctors, freeing time for patient care.

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AI-Powered NCD Care & True Wellness Score

Every NCD patient receives a personalised AI-driven care plan and a dynamic True Wellness Score that tracks progress at each milestone — motivating adherence and enabling clinical teams to prioritise deteriorating patients proactively, before they escalate to secondary care.

Healthcare

Full 12-Service CPHC Platform 

Sanjeevani is the first DiNC deployment to offer all 12 Comprehensive Primary Health Care services as envisaged under Ayushman Bharat — covering pregnancy, neonatal and child health, immunisation, family planning, NCDs, mental health, TB, ophthalmology, oral health, elderly care, and emergency services on a single integrated platform.

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Digital Health Ecosystem Integration

Sanjeevani integrates with the national ABHA health ID system, e-Aushadhi pharmacy (API integration completed), and the NTR Vaidya Seva scheme for public-private linkage. ABDM-compliant hospitals can receive electronic referrals and share interoperable patient records, ensuring continuity of care across public and private sectors.

Benefits to the Healthcare System

Transforming how the system works
for all stakeholders

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Optimised Resource Utilisation

PHC-first scheduling and referral tracking evens out facility workloads, easing congestion and reducing overall care costs.

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Streamlined Care Coordination

Real-time dashboards ensure ASHAs, ANMs, CHOs, Medical Officers and specialists share the same patient information.

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Enhanced Workforce Productivity

Administrative tasks offloaded to PCCs and digital workflows so doctors focus on higher-value clinical decisions.

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Reduced Unnecessary Referrals

Virtual specialist consultations and proactive follow-up prevent minor cases from escalating to tertiary centres.

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Public–Private Integration

Seamless linkage with private hospitals via NTR Vaidya Seva extends capacity and expands service coverage.

Expansion Roadmap

From Kuppam to all of Andhra Pradesh  

Phase 1 — Complete

Kuppam Constituency

13 PHCs · 92 VHCs · 3.13 lakh citizens · All 12 CPHC services live · AI ambient listening deployed · Citizens Health App launched

Phase 2 — Underway

Entire Chittoor District

18.7 lakh citizens · March 2026 target · HR training, infrastructure upgrades, and citizen data collection in progress across all 31 mandals

Phase 3 — Planned

All 26 AP Districts

Post-stabilisation in Chittoor · Target: AP becomes first state in India with best-in-class digital primary healthcare for all citizens · Aligned with Swarna Andhra @2047

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