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Senior Care Reforms in India - Reimagining the Senior Care Paradigm I recently summarized a 140-page report by the Government of India on senior care reforms. This detailed paper proposes crucial changes to improve care and support for our aging population. In this post, I’ll share key insights and takeaways. Whether you're in healthcare, policy, or simply care about elder support, these findings are essential for understanding the future of senior care in India. #SeniorCare #ElderlyCare #HealthcareReforms #India #Finance #Research

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Eblity in association with Draper Startup House and eChai Ventures presents a compelling panel discussion on Harnessing AI for Social Impact: Addressing Education Inequality in India Education inequality is a critical challenge in India that needs our immediate attention. Various stakeholders face difficulties in solving this issue due to a lack of resources. However, emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence, present promising opportunities to significantly bridge this resource gap. Let’s delve deeper and explore these solutions! 🗓️ 23rd May 2024, Thursday at 6:30 PM Register Here: https://lnkd.in/d7zdDbtG 💫 Why Attend? •⁠ Learn from leading experts in the social sector •⁠ Network with peers committed to making a difference. •⁠ Gain insights into approaches to tackling educational inequality. Join us to explore how AI can transform the educational landscape in India! Venkataramanan Sriraman Rupali Ramesh Patil Steven Suting Rishi Mazumdar

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Worth investing our time in understanding this.

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Recently the #Lancet #research report presented data and implications about the reducing Indian fertility rates. More so, it has to be seen with context of such a trend and how it will intersect with Indian demographics that would age over next 20 years. It has policy implication of balancing both silver-economy focus, as well as the young. In our column in BW Businessworld , Dakshita Das & I write on the need to address both the #challenges posed by #declining #fertility rates and the rise of an #ageing #population. https://lnkd.in/dR_7CC52 #India #Demographics #FertilityRates #AgeingPopulation #EconomicDevelopment #Policymaking #Healthcare #GeriatricCare #Workforce #SocialSecurity #FuturePlanning

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My article on prioritising mental health in workspace 🧘‍♀️ 💡 A survey conducted across 400,000 people and reported by IndiaToday mentioned that in India, more than half of the respondents (50.7 per cent) in the age group of 18-24 years were distressed and struggling mentally. This number stood at 42.9 per cent in the age group of 25-34 years, 28.7 per cent for those between 35-44 years, and 17.6 per cent in the age group of 45-54 years. ❓ But apart from the numbers, it is also a question for us as a society: are we doing enough to handle the mental health side-effects of the cultural and economic shift our country and society are going through? Thanks to Peoplematters for covering my views. https://lnkd.in/gBCxmW5t #mentalhealth #happiness #meditation #sports #yoga

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𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝟮𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝘂𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 🌟 Venture2Impact (V2I) is making strides in India through its collaboration with Leimann Hospital's Anugrah program, focusing on enhancing the lives of children with disabilities. This partnership is breaking down social stigmas and advancing mobility, education, and community integration. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 🌟 Strategic planning and mentoring by V2I are reshaping Anugrah to better meet the needs of those with disabilities, emphasizing skill development, empowerment, and community acceptance. 🏡 Anugrah's comprehensive approach includes in-home care, learning centers, a carpentry workshop for vocational training, and prosthetics and orthotics services, directly impacting over 120 families. 📚 The program is pivotal in training local community members, steering towards becoming a professional medical training institution in a province where an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 people suffer from disabilities with minimal care available. This case study tells how targeted support and strategic planning can empower communities and foster inclusivity, setting a benchmark for social impact initiatives. 🌍💪 Read more: https://lnkd.in/efteEAsc #SocialImpact #Inclusivity #Empowerment #Venture2Impact #AnugrahProgram

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NVC365 | Day 353 | Beyond right and wrong: Moving from judgement to understanding: Ranjitha Jeurkar by Ranjitha (Connext Coaching) What happens when we make sense of others' words and actions using the lens of right/wrong; and how needs awareness can give us a more compassionate perspective. Share your thoughts on this in the comments! | #nvc365 #compassionatecommunication #authenticcommunication #rumi via YouTube https://lnkd.in/gbDANUt8

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The number of people suffering mental health issues in India has gone beyond the normal. Every second person is suffering. Our society has broken down. In the past year I have coached thousands and in most cases I found everyone struggling with mental health issues. But why? A simple answer is we are all in a race to nowhere and hence whether we achieve or dont achieve both cases we fall into mental health issues. What do you think? www.paintminds.com PaintMinds Consulting Pvt. Ltd. #mentalhealth

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Today, on Ayushman Bharat Diwas, let's take a moment to celebrate the profound impact of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana on our nation's #healthcare landscape. This scheme has truly been a game-changer, ushering in an era of unparalleled #accessibility and #inclusivity in healthcare. At its essence, Ayushman Bharat embodies the noble vision of achieving universal health coverage, ensuring that quality healthcare is not a luxury but a basic right for every citizen. It's inspiring to witness how this initiative has become a lifeline for millions, particularly the most marginalized segments of our society. One of the most remarkable features of Ayushman Bharat is its cashless nature, providing up to INR 500,000 annually per family for hospitalizations in secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities. This eliminates the financial burden on individuals during times of health crises, preventing them from being pushed further into poverty due to hefty medical bills. By significantly reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for those who need it the most, Ayushman Bharat has brought about a monumental shift in our healthcare landscape. It's not just about providing affordable and quality healthcare; it's about ensuring dignity and security for every individual, irrespective of their socio-economic status. As leaders, it's our responsibility to continue supporting and championing initiatives like Ayushman Bharat that strive to create a healthier, more equitable society. Let's join hands in building a future where access to healthcare is truly universal and inclusive. #AyushmanBharat #HealthForAll #UniversalHealthCoverage Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited #ABHIKaro

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Anurag Behar’s article underscores a critical issue: the unrealistic performance demands placed on Indian NGOs. I completely agree with his view that NGOs need to focus on deep, sustainable solutions rather than short-term, project-based outcomes. Simply working on a cause for 1-2 years or in a specific geography often only scratches the surface of the problem. We need solutions that address issues on a larger scale without compromising on quality. Prioritizing numbers over depth will not lead to meaningful, long-term impact.

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Over the years, I have noticed that social work differs in duration and type of interventions to target segment of population. I first noticed this when I thought of "long duration accelerators" like Karta Initiative which pick talented people from bottom of the pyramid, nurture them over a long duration before enabling them to get graduation opportunities in marquee universities in India and abroad. This contrasts with the "Youth Employment Program" of TCS which delivers short sharp interventions to targeted under privileged segments and enables these segments to get employed in leading companies. Today after a quick discussion regarding "sustainable rehabilitation after rescue from slavery", I realized that sustainable liberation comes in many shapes and sizes. Many segments of populations are stuck in "spaces" (of different kinds) and face "snake and ladders" journeys (first eloquently described as such in the context by one of my connections in Microinsurance). Upward social mobility is rarely simple and straight forward. Many movies show disadvantaged neighbourhoods where the storyline illustrates this "snake and ladders" reality of the life of many people. The rest of us have much more protections from different snakes. Some of us have access to different ladders. Unfortunately the public mind blames victims for not progressing because we rarely see the "snakes and ladders" reality of victim lives. Upward social mobility need much more effort from the person. Societies can make it easy. Social work of different kinds is important to help assuage the "snakes and ladders" aspect of lives to increase Upward social mobility.

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In the 2024 budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that public sector banks will now develop in-house credit assessment capabilities for MSMEs. 👉 Here's what this means for your business- 📌 Public sector banks will start doing their own credit assessments for MSMEs instead of relying on external agencies. 📌Traditionally, banks have relied heavily on external assessments and projections submitted by MSMEs, often supplemented by data from a credit monitoring arrangement (CMA). 📌This approach has its limitations, frequently leading to either under-financing or over-financing of MSMEs, which can hamper their growth and sustainability. 📌This new approach ensures MSMEs receive the right amount of credit tailored to their actual needs. 📌It minimizes the risks of financial distress due to over-leverage and ensures businesses are adequately capitalized to achieve their growth objectives. ❓ How It Will Work After the Decision? With in-house assessments- 👍 Tailored Evaluations- Banks will use their own data to assess your business, resulting in more personalized and accurate evaluations. 👍 Faster Loan Approval- Streamlined processes mean quicker access to funds when you need them. 👍 Cost Saving- Eliminating the need for external ratings can reduce the costs involved. 👍 Improved Relationships- Direct assessments by banks can foster stronger, more supportive relationships. ‌ How do you think this decision will help MSMEs in getting easy credit? Till then, stay tuned with Sanjay Pekam for such more updates!

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The best innovation in the development sector - expand the capabilities of human platforms such as women self help groups to achieve last-mile impact  

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Our next MONTHLY PROGRAM for STARTUPS & MSME's on Sat, Aug 10, 2024, in association with Mr. Tuhin Mukharjee , Founder of iStrategic Consulting. Those who are interested in associating with us, can connect with us, directly. #thoughtleadership #innovation #startupindia #msmeindia #businessconsulting #businessgrowth #Consulting #Coaching.

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https://lnkd.in/gNMwGGdx This is a skill based program that provides a new outlook to PMS where the focus is the Performer and all the others are facilitators of performance enabling the performer to set measurable and manageable goals, have performance dialogues and coach as well as get coached for PI ( Performance Improvements) and PE ( performance excellence). This also uses our latest book on PMS published by Routledge

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Today, on Ayushman Bharat Diwas, let us pledge to work towards achieving inclusive, accessible, and affordable healthcare services for all. Healthcare is a basic human right and the Ayushman Bharat scheme is a significant step towards achieving this goal. Let's join hands to leave no one behind in the journey towards a healthier and happier Uttarakhand. #AyuhsmanBharatDiwas #SDG3 #Vision2030

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Hesa, redefining rural commerce #TheBigQuestion: Examine how Hesa facilitates the integration of rural India into the digital economy, empowering village-level entrepreneurs and connecting businesses, brands, and consumers through a unified phygital marketplace in a complex business environment. As entrance barriers have been lowered, the democratisation of information pushed by mobile has empowered both individuals and enterprises. We are facing the difficulties of adapting and expanding as we discuss the shift from an industrial-age economy to one that is computer-internet-mobile broadband-driven. Hesa serves as a #marketplace where all companies, #brands, #facilitators, and #aggregators can interact, connect, and purchase goods and services, including money transfers in remote areas. Hesa creates a physical and digital connection between #India and #Bharat. It makes it possible for companies and consumers to purchase, sell, promote, and transport goods all on the same platform in rural India. "#Hesaathis," the core group of the business, are village-level entrepreneurs who support this activity. Vamsi Udayagiri was frequently aware of the unrest plaguing his "Bharat" (India, to which he has a strong sense of patriotism and affection) in the areas of healthcare, education, entertainment, and agriculture. With more than 20 years of experience in supply chain management and rural areas, he is the company's #founder and #CEO. His interest lies in bridging the gap between rural and urban areas by strategically leading the firm and carefully adjusting its course. He is a dreamer who has a strong passion for livelihoods and skill development. The other co-founder and CHRO, Hema Nandiraju, has over ten years of experience collaborating with rural women's organisations and developing rural exhibitions and marketplace formats. She has an advantage over training and capacity building because she thinks like a strategy and a leader Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow ECell MSRIT Genesis ECell ISM Dhanbad ECell IIT Hyderabad Ecell NITIE ECell, NIT Silchar ECell IIM Kashipur IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Center (IIML EIC).

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A very relevant article by Anurag Behar, CEO of Azim Premji Foundation & well summarised by Viswanaathan R. Sir. The journey of an NGO is extremely tough, taking many arrows in a day, managing various stakeholders right from the funder, government officials, permits and so many compliances. Funders should be sensitive of this & offer the best support make the projects efficient. As rightly mentioned in the article, funders should not realize that the association is a T20 cricket game- A) You cannot get immediate results. Social issues are far more complex than a cricket game, responses are unpredictable, uncontrollable factors & the interactions between factors are infinitely complex. B) Funders should not push for numbers. This is because of ignorance or underestimation of the fact that social-human interventions do not scale in industrial mode. They must worked upon person by person, context by context C) Funders should support projects for a long term impact by associating their support otherwise many initiatives are shut down due to short frame association. Even the surface of social issues cannot be scratched within such time frames D) Do not micromanage small deliverables. Be flexible in your approach, this keeps the association strong E) Each NGO runs with some employees just like any other organisation. If this is not sustained, the funders cannot be assured of the impact of the project. They need to have an open mindset of supporting onground resources. Hope we are able to sensitize many funders through these learning’s & make NGOs more impactful. They need to value the immense hardwork and the challenges which every NGO faces on a daily basis trying to address social issues & make the society more equitable. #NGOs #Changemakers #makefundinginclusive #sustainable #longtermimpact

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Happy to share my interview with TE Raja Simhan from Hindu Business Line, where I had the opportunity to delve into the growth story of Veranda Learning. At Veranda Learning, our mission is to provide comprehensive, end-to-end solutions in the education space, ensuring that quality education is accessible to the real India. Our journey has been one of relentless perseverance and strategic expansion, driven by our commitment to transforming the educational landscape. During the chat, I emphasized two fundamental aspects we focus on when acquiring new companies: Pedigree: We believe in partnering with organizations that have a strong foundation and a commitment to quality. A company's pedigree reflects its history and values. By integrating such entities, we ensure that Veranda Learning continues to uphold the highest standards and deliver exceptional value to our students and to every other stakeholder. Our acquisitions are not just about expanding our portfolio but about enhancing the overall quality and impact of our offerings. Profitability: Sustainability is key to our long-term success. While pedigree ensures quality, profitability ensures sustainability. We look for companies that have demonstrated strong financial health and robust growth potential. This strategic focus allows us to maintain a balance between rapid growth and financial stability, ensuring that our expansion is both impactful and sustainable. Looking ahead, I am confident in our ability to perform exceptionally well in the coming quarters. Our dedicated team, innovative solutions, and strategic acquisitions will continue to drive Veranda Learning towards new heights. We are focused on leveraging our strengths, exploring new opportunities, and consistently delivering outstanding educational experiences. Thank you to Hindu Business Line and TE Raja Simhan for this conversation. The future of education is bright, and we are thrilled to be at the forefront of this transformation. Watch : https://lnkd.in/dtaMQD_T #VerandaLearning #Education #Growth #Innovation #Leadership #Acquisitions #FutureOfEducation #Sustainability #HinduBusinessLine #Interview

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