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e-Sanjeevani 2026 — Free Online Doctor Consultation

e-Sanjeevani 2026 — government's free telemedicine. Real doctors, video consultation, prescription. 22 languages. 100M+ consultations done. How to use, common questions.

e-Sanjeevani 2026 — Free Online Doctor Consultation

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. e-Sanjeevani is the government's free telemedicine platform. Real doctors (not chatbots) consult via video / audio. Available 24×7 in 22 Indian languages. 100 million+ consultations completed since launch. Covers OPD which Ayushman Bharat doesn't. Login at https://esanjeevani.in OR app — Aadhaar OTP.

Quick Answer

  • Free OPD by qualified doctors via video.
  • 24×7, 22 languages.
  • Digital prescription sent to phone.
  • ₹0 cost.
  • Login: Aadhaar + mobile OTP.
  • Helpline: 14416.

Who can use

  • Any Indian resident with Aadhaar + mobile.
  • Best for: cold/fever, skin issues, follow-up consultations, second opinion, prescription refill, mental health (counsellors available), women's health.
  • Not for: emergencies (use 108), surgery, complex diagnostics.

How to use

  1. Visit https://esanjeevani.in OR download “e-Sanjeevani OPD” app.
  2. Login: Mobile + OTP.
  3. Pick state → district → speciality (General Med, Pediatrics, Gynaec, Psychiatry, Skin, etc.).
  4. Token allotted — wait 5–30 minutes.
  5. Doctor calls back via video (audio if low bandwidth).
  6. 10–15 min consultation.
  7. Prescription sent digitally to your phone + downloadable PDF.
  8. Buy medicines at any pharmacy or via Jan Aushadhi (cheaper).

Common issues

  • Token wait — try peak/non-peak times.
  • Video quality on slow internet — switch to audio mode in app.
  • Prescription rejected at pharmacy — show e-Sanjeevani logo + doctor stamp; legally valid.

Sources

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Last reviewed: 3 May 2026.