MedTech Mitra

Union Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Dr. @mansukhmandviya inaugurates “MedTech Mitra,” a groundbreaking initiative by ICMR and CDSCO, supported by NITI Aayog.

This turning point marks a landmark for India’s healthcare landscape, enabling affordable healthcare solutions for all citizens.

ICMR & CDSCO in collaboration with NITI Aayog have launched #MedTechMitra, a game-changer for India’s healthcare. Fostering innovation & strategic support for medical device and diagnostic development. It will strengthen ecosystem, with affordable solutions for all.

MedTech Mitra streamlines MedTech R&D with preclinical & clinical support, collaboration initiatives, & funding opportunities. It is a primary step towards building a robust, self-reliant ecosystem for affordable & accessible healthcare in India.

Source:https://medtechmitra.icmr.org.in/

Best Practices in Social Sector

NITI Aayog released the “Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023”

NITI Aayog released the “Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023” in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme.

To commemorate 75 years of India’s independence and highlight and laud the efforts of Union Ministries and State Governments, this compendium includes 75 case studies cutting across 14 key social sectors. The case studies have been sourced from all States/ Union Territories and 30 Ministries and Departments of the Government of India.

The seventy-five best practices highlight models which are innovative, sustainable, replicable and impactful. The aim of this exercise has been to synthesise lessons for the future to expand, enhance and improve life at the grassroots level. Due care was taken to ensure that the cases identified are spread over diverse themes, including education, health and nutrition, e-governance and digitization, agriculture, women’s empowerment, sports, and financial inclusion, among others.

Source: https://niti.gov.in/node/3568

Report by Niti Aayog

Study on the Not-for-Profit Hospital Model in India

The “Not-for-Profit” Hospital Sector has the reputation of providing affordable and accessible healthcare for many years. This sector has done yeoman service over the years with some institutions from even before Independence. Although various institutions have been established for different purposes, this sector provides not only curative healthcare, but also preventive healthcare, and links healthcare with social reform, community engagement, and education. They utilize the resources and grants provided to them by the Government to provide cost effective healthcare to the population without being overly concerned about profits.

However, this sector remains largely understudied, with a lack of awareness about its services in the public domain. Hence Niti Aayog has conducted a study on “Not for Profit Hospital Model” in India. This report was released yesterday.

The aim of this study is to understand the operating model of some of the prominent institutions across the country, including their premise of service, human resource availability, cost containment levers, and the challenges they face.

This study will facilitate policymakers in deciding how they can assist this sector to sustain, grow, and in turn, help reach the unreached sections of society.

This report covers :
Objective of the Study
Approach
Criteria for Classification of Hospitals
Methodology
Key Findings
Challenges Faced by the Not-for-Profit Hospitals
Proposed Policy Interventions to Promote the Not-for-Profit Hospital Sector

Full report can be downloaded from here :

Source : http://niti.gov.in/