C4IR India An Impact Journey 2025

To achieve health equity in India, we need to harness the collective strengths of the public and private sectors through robust partnerships. Embracing digital health solutions will be crucial in reaching underserved communities and ensuring that healthcare delivery is efficient, accessible and sustainable. Our vision aligns with the broader goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, where collaborative efforts pave the way for transformative healthcare solutions. Suhel Bidani, Lead – Digital & AI, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CASE STUDY Glimpses of screening As part of the pilot, more than 100,000 people have been screened with the total number of screenings being 439,939. A total of 3,482 camps were organized. CASE STUDY Glimpses of capacity-building There was a strong focus on capacity-building: 87 training sessions were conducted, with 685 paramedics, 72 medical officers and 201 village health councils (including AFs and AWWs) in total being trained. As we strive to enhance the healthcare landscape in Telangana, it is crucial that we harness the power of digital health to drive transformation. Achieving our vision for a resilient healthcare system requires a multifaceted approach that actively engages public institutions, private enterprises and community stakeholders. By collaborating across these sectors, we can develop innovative health solutions that improve access and quality of care while empowering individuals to take charge of their health. Our commitment to building a robust healthcare infrastructure depends on these partnerships, which are essential for addressing the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) and Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana For India to achieve the aspirations of Viksit Bharat 2047, we must prioritize digital health as a cornerstone of our healthcare strategy. Digital health helps drive standardized care, improves efficiency and increases access, resulting in higher patient safety and health equity. Public–private partnerships will play an integral role to create the necessary momentum and resources to drive the digital health transformation across India. Rizwan Koita, Chairperson, National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare (NABH) Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) India – an Impact Journey 38