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India's jobs vs education conundrum needs a deeper fix | Deccan Herald, 16 apr 2024
Leveraging AI in Indian Rural Education | Analytics India Magazine, 16 apr 2024
A Decade of Reforms: The Evolution of Education and Skill Development | India Foundation, 16 apr 2024
Export numbers reflect resilience of Indian economy: FIEO | The Hindu, 16 apr 2024
Indian rural healthcare witnessed significant progress in last decade | The Statesman, 15 apr 2024
Rx for Referrals: Navigating the Ethical Considerations in India's Medical Landscape | Cyril Amarchand Blogs, 15 apr 2024
Growth momentum in Indian economy expected to persist, farm sector seen challenges | Business Standard, 15 apr 2024
CJI: Artificial Intelligence brings vast opportunities, complex challenges | The Indian Express, 14 apr 2024
In India, Some Say Natural Farming Is Answer to Extreme Weather | Voice of America, 13 apr 2024
Healthcare Innovation in India | Bain & Company, 04 mar 2024
February 2022
Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 22 feb 2022
Social entrepreneurship can fill the gap in India's healthcare infrastructure and delivery through the combination of innovation and the spirit to do social good. Maanoj Shah, co-founder of Mission ICU, provides how social enterprises can be boon to India's healthcare infrastructure, particularly in the underserved rural and remote areas, and bring positive change through entrepreneurial spirit and the commitment to serve the community. Pandemic induced crisis highlighted the importance of social and community based efforts in healthcare system. The need is to consolidate these scattered and individual efforts through developing social enterprises. Mr. Shah suggests following ways in which social entrepreneurship could uplift India's healthcare infrastructure - (1) Devise solutions based on detailed research: Use of technology and digital solutions at the grassroots level; Conducting thorough studies to find out gaps in healthcare delivery to rural communities; Create awareness regarding hygiene and health. (2) A focus on long-term, sustainable impact on healthcare infrastructure: Social enterprises with their commitment to service to society can bring long-term sustainable impact by channeling capital and resources where healthcare facililities are scarce; Committed healthcare personnel can be deployed in rural areas and make healthcare accessible and affordable. (3) Collaborations with local partners: Working with local social service organizations and communities is essential for successful implementation of healthcare projects; By this collaboration it will be easier for social entrepreneurs to identify and understand local needs and find opportunities and create tailored solutions; Partnerships are a necessity where the resources are scarce and help efficiently utilized them for better outcomes. (4) Bridge administrative gaps to complement the public health system: Government schemes can only be successful when implemented effectively and efficiently and that's where social enterprises can contribute significantly; Social enterprises with innovative and creative focus can bridge the implementation gap and work to strengthen public healthcare system. Read on...
IndiaInfoline:
How social entrepreneurship can play a role in augmenting India's healthcare infrastructure?
Author:
Maanoj Shah
Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 21 feb 2022
Healthcare in rural India is a challenge that needs to be taken seriously and sincerely. The infrastructure is in dismal condition. India's rural population is substantial, was about 903 million in 2021, and is expected to increase to 905 million in 2022. Priyadarshi Mohapatra, founder of CureBay, provides overview of India's rural healthcare sector and the challenges. He also explores the startup ecosystem and suggests how proper use of techology can be a game changer to improve accessibility and affordability of healthcare. Accessibility of quality healthcare is major issue in rural areas. The growing chronic diseases is also a cause of concern. Government run schemes, like Ayushman Bharat Health, Infrastructure Mission and Jan Arogya Yojana, when implemented effectively, can boost rural healthcare infrastructure. According to Invest India's study, 100% FDI has been allowed by the government under the automatic route to invest in developing hospitals. Moreover, 100% FDI is also permissible under automatic routes in medical device manufacturing. Health-tech entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem can play an important role in filling the gaps through innovation. The size of the market that is expected to reach Rs. 485.4 billion by 2024. According to Invest India's report, there has been a 45.06% increase in total investments in health-tech startups. A report by London & Partners and Dealroom.co published last year says that Indian health-tech startups have raised US$ 1.9 billion alone in 2021 from VCs. This ranks India just behind the US, China, and the UK. Currently, there are over 3000 health-tech startups in India and it is further growing. The investment will also provide employment opportunities to the sector. Government's healthcare infrastructure schemes, health-tech startup ecosystem and substantial investment can provide an upgrade to rural healthcare resulting in accessibility and affordability in healthcare delivery to rural population. Read on...
The Times of India:
How the changing dynamics of healthcare industry are making rural India healthy?
Author:
Priyadarshi Mohapatra
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