Digital Bharat Collaborative

We are happy to share that a coordination meeting under the Xurakhya initiative was recently held in Guwahati, Assam. The meeting brought together officials from Digital Bharat Collaborative (a part of Piramal Foundation), Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS), Employees' State Insurance Corporation - ESIC, and the Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Chaired by Shri Gyanendra Dev Tripathi, IAS, Principal Secretary, Labour Welfare Department, the discussion focused on strengthening social security through improved adoption of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme. The team also discussed the complete implementation of Dhanwantri digital modules across all dispensaries by 31 December 2025, phasing out offline processes. The team also agreed to finalise dates for the inauguration of the Care Coordination Centre (CCC), followed by a visit to review Helpline operations supporting ESI beneficiaries. #DigitalBharatCollaborative #ESIC #Assam 

#OurShakti - Our Partnerships We are proud to share that Digital Bharat Collaborative (a part of Piramal Foundation), in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), India has developed mental health modules for the Karuna Fellowship program. As a key step in implementing this curriculum, 29 master facilitators will now lead the effort to train and equip Karuna Fellows across Big Bets. To mark this moment, we came together on November 17, 2025, in Delhi for a Mental Health Facilitator Certification Ceremony. A total of 32 participants completed a 20-week learning journey and were formally recognized for their commitment and growth under the Manasvini Project. The event was joined by Dr. Vrinda MN (Professor, Dept. of PSW, NIMHANS), Dr. Kimneihat Vaiphei (Associate Professor, Dept. of PSW, NIMHANS), Mr. Manmohan Singh (Co-Founder & CEO, Aspirational Bharat Collaborative & Kaivalya Education Foundation), Mr. Deepak Majitha (CTM, Gender & Karuna Fellowship), and Mr. Upendra Rabindran (CTM, Talent, Aspirational Bharat Collaborative), whose presence added immense value to the celebration. The event also marked the launch of the Master Facilitator Manual, a step that strengthens mental health capacity at the community level and supports facilitators as they take this work forward. Through this collaboration, more than two thousand rural women (Karuna Fellows) are expected to be oriented and trained on mental health.  #DigitalBharatCollaborative #MentalHealth #WomenEmpowerment #KarunaFellows

SARATHI 104 Helpline is strengthening its role in public health research through capacity building for Phase II of the Outmigration Study in Assam. Out-migration for healthcare has become a growing concern in the state, with many patients travelling outside Assam for treatment. To understand the reasons behind this trend, the National Health Mission, Assam, requested SARATHI 104 Helpline to participate in Phase II of the Outmigration Study titled “To determine the reasons for outward migration of patients from Assam to seek healthcare services.” During a detailed orientation session by experts from the Regional Resource Centre (RRC), North Eastern States, team members were trained on survey methodology, FAQs, and data validation protocols to ensure quality data collection and meaningful insights. In the first phase of outbound calling, the SARATHI 104 team will reach out to over 700 beneficiaries across Assam to gather authentic insights into healthcare-related migration patterns. Piramal Foundation #digitalbharatcollaborative #Assam #SARATHI104

ACCESS | EMPOWER | TRANSFORM Meet our changemaker Tanvi Sultana – a Gandhi Fellow from Batch 18, who turned one beneficiary’s medical crisis into a story of hope and recovery. At the Chinchwad Dispensary in Pune, Tanvi met Vikas Choudhary, who had just undergone an emergency angioplasty costing ₹3,60,000, all of which was paid from his own pocket and without any ESIC registration. Seeing his distress, Tanvi stepped in. She guided him through every step of the ESIC reimbursement process, from registration to documentation and claim submission, ensuring no detail was missed. Her determination made all the difference. Vikas received ₹3,60,000 in reimbursement, easing his financial burden and restoring his faith in the system. Stories like this show how Gandhi Fellows turn challenges into action and make change happen on the ground. To know more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gn7d9kmr Piramal Foundation Gandhi Fellowship #DigitalBharatCollaborative #GandhiFellowship #OurChangemakers #ESIC

On this Children’s Day, we asked our team members, Karuna Fellows, and Gandhi Fellows a simple question: What does childhood mean to you? Their responses were full of hope, reflecting the values we carried as children and showing how those same values continue to guide the way we work, connect, and create impact today. At Digital Bharat Collaborative, we carry compassion and innovation into our work - strengthening public systems, empowering communities through digital innovation, and enabling equitable access to quality public services for all. Piramal Foundation  #DigitalBharatCollaborative #KarunaFellowship #GandhiFellowship

#OurShakti – Our People Pallav Patankar, Vice President at Digital Bharat Collaborative (a part of Piramal Foundation), shares key insights in his article featured in THE WEEK on how India’s true economic strength depends not just on infrastructure and industry, but on ensuring nourishment reaches every mother, child, and family at the last mile. He also highlights how technology, community action, and governance can together close the policy-to-plate gap, turning nutrition into a shared national mission and a foundation for India’s human capital. Visit our website to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gdZ-kqJV #digitalbharatcollaborative #nutrition #publichealth #ViksitBharat

#OurShakti-OurPeople Check out the glimpses from the recent review meeting of Project Xusrukha and Niramay-II in Assam that brought together Gandhi Fellows, field supervisors, coordinators, and the state team under one roof. The meeting was more than a progress review; it became a place to share experiences, celebrate successes, and discuss new ideas. Supported by the National Health Mission (NHM), the team members reaffirmed their commitment to improving maternal health and community wellness across Assam, leaving everyone inspired to continue their work with renewed enthusiasm and purpose. Piramal Foundation #DigitalBharatCollaborative #Assam 

If we are to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, nutrition must be seen as an economic and governance priority. Pallav Patankar, Vice President, Digital Bharat Collaborative (a part of Piramal Foundation) shares key insights in this article in THE WEEK on how India’s future economic strength depends not just on infrastructure and industry, but on nourishment delivered to mothers, children, and families at the last mile https://lnkd.in/g9F2Pw4x. To know more, contact Pallav. #digitalbharatcollaborative Monal Jayaram Manmohan Singh Piramal Group NITI Aayog Official

#TalesofTriumph Delivering quality healthcare at the last mile. In the remote hills of Maharashtra, 70-year-old Anjani Amma once struggled to reach the nearest hospital, 5 km away. Today, she receives medical attention right at her doorstep through our Mobile Medical Units (MMU). Staffed with trained healthcare professionals, each MMU delivers essential services such as early disease detection, treatment for hypertension and diabetes, cancer screening, maternal and child healthcare, and free medicines. Operating across 14 states, we have served over 59.6 million beneficiaries in the last 16 years — ensuring no one is left behind in accessing quality healthcare. To know more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/g2uVPzAD Piramal Foundation #DigitalBharatCollaborative #MobileMedicalUnits