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Public Affairs & Strategic Health Communications Leader | Government Relations | Healthtech GTM & Regulatory Strategy | Ex-CCRAS (Ministry of Ayush/WHO Project)

New Delhi
Joined May 2009
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Are we living longer or are we living better? We talk so much about longevity. But perhaps the more important conversation is about healthspan the years we live with strength, independence, purpose and dignity. India is ageing. And behind every statistic are our parents, our grandparents, our loved onesand eventually, us. For me, healthy ageing is deeply personal. it is about preserving mobility. Protecting brain health. Preventing disease before it becomes disabling.Using technology to enable independence and ensuring that growing older does not mean giving up the things that make life meaningful. Because we are not simply building a healthcare system for an ageing India. We are building the India in which we ourselves hope to grow old. That makes this more than a healthcare priority. It is a human priority. So let us not just add years to life but instead add life to every year. ❤️ #HealthyAgeing #Healthspan #Longevity #AgeingWithDignity #healthylongevity
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ई-संजीवनी: भारत की डिजिटल स्वास्थ्य यात्रा को नई गति ई-संजीवनी ने 𝟱𝟬 करोड़+ टेली-परामर्श का महत्वपूर्ण पड़ाव पार कर दुनिया के सबसे बड़े टेलीमेडिसिन मंच के रूप में अपनी पहचान बनाई है। देशभर में यह डिजिटल पहल स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं को लोगों के और करीब ला रही है। 🔰 𝟭.𝟰𝟮 लाख+ आयुष्मान आरोग्य मंदिर स्पोक्स और 𝟭𝟵,𝟰𝟳𝟯 मेडिकल हब स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की डिजिटल पहुंच को मजबूत कर रहे हैं। 🔰 𝟵𝟬𝟭 ऑनलाइन ओपीडी और 𝟮.𝟰𝟭 लाख+ पंजीकृत स्वास्थ्य सेवा प्रदाता देशभर में लोगों को स्वास्थ्य परामर्श से जोड़ रहे हैं। 🔰 𝟭𝟱 भाषाओं में उपलब्ध ई-संजीवनी सभी 𝟯𝟲 राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों तक अपनी पहुंच बना चुकी है। 🔰 कुल उपयोग में 𝟱𝟳.𝟭𝟰% हिस्सेदारी महिलाओं की है, जबकि 𝟰𝟬.𝟭𝟱% परामर्श 46 वर्ष और उससे अधिक आयु के नागरिकों द्वारा लिए गए हैं। महिलाओं से लेकर अधिक आयु के नागरिकों तक, गांवों से लेकर दूर-दराज के क्षेत्रों तक, ई-संजीवनी तकनीक के माध्यम से स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं को अधिक सुलभ और व्यापक बना रही है। #eSanjeevani #DigitalHealth #Telemedicine
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Co - chaired the 19th India - Vietnam Joint Commission Meeting with FM Lê Hoài Trung in New Delhi. Was a productive and outcome oriented meeting that : ➡️ Strengthened India - Vietnam political, defence and security cooperation ➡️ Increased supply of Made-in-India defence articles. ➡️ Enabled a constructive discussion on trade, investment and supply chains. ➡️ Expanded market access of our marine, agricultural products and pharmaceuticals. ➡️ Discussed deepening energy cooperation. ➡️ Promoted heritage conservation and cultural projects. Vietnam is a key partner of our Look East, ASEAN, Indo Pacific, MAHASAGAR and Global South policies. 🇮🇳 🇻🇳
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निजी अस्पतालों का महँगा इलाज पाने में असमर्थ जामताड़ा, झारखंड के गरीब और ज़रूरतमंद परिवारों के लिए #AyushmanBharat #PMJAY बना वरदान। देखिए @ddnewsjharkhand की यह विशेष रिपोर्ट! #AyushmanBharat #PMJAY @PMOIndia @JPNadda @MoHFW_INDIA @Sunil_Barnwal
केंद्र सरकार की आयुष्मान भारत प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना जामताड़ा के गरीब और गंभीर बीमारियों से जूझ रहे लोगों के लिए बड़ी राहत का जरिया बन रही है। पैसे के अभाव में इलाज से वंचित रहने वाले मरीज अब आयुष्मान भारत योजना के तहत सरकारी और सूचीबद्ध निजी अस्पतालों में मुफ्त इलाज करा पा रहे हैं। #jamtaranews #jamtara #ayushmanbharat #ayushmancard #pmjay #ayushmanbharatyojana #freestreatment #healthnews #jharkhandnews #jharkhandhealth #healthscheme @DDNewsHindi @ddjharkhand @MoHFW_INDIA
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#PMJAYnews 🏥 दिल्ली के सफदरजंग अस्पताल ने रचा इतिहास! पहली बार रोबोट-असिस्टेड टोटल नी रिप्लेसमेंट सर्जरी सफल हुई। 75 वर्षीय मरीज का आयुष्मान भारत के तहत निःशुल्क उपचार हुआ। 🔗 jagran.com/delhi/new-delhi-c… #AyushmanBharat #PMJAY #Healthforall #AyushmanCard #Kneereplacement
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From Kamakhya to conversations on the future of healthcare a deeply fulfilling day in Guwahati. Over 700 dietitians came together to discuss nutrition, prevention and healthier lives. I also visited our @HospitalsApollo facilities across Guwahati. For 43 years, the Northeast has placed its trust in Apollo. That trust is not just something to be proud of it is a responsibility to do more. Today, we have 500+ beds, clinics, diagnostics and pharmacies across the region. But I see this as just the beginning. I see it as my responsibility to build on that trust by making quality healthcare more accessible to the people of the Northeast
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Rishi Sonwal retweeted
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Respected NBE Officials(@NBEMS_Official ), Following the peaceful protest held on 03/08/2026,the association keeping in mind the welfare of our stakeholders as well as the larger interest of the Government and healthcare system, took the initiative to mediate with the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in a positive and constructive manner. Our representatives raised and discussed the key concerns faced by FMGs during the recent FMGE examination with the respected officials of NBE. The meeting provided an opportunity to place the genuine concerns, difficulties and apprehensions of thousands of FMGs before the authorities. We appreciate the positive approach of the NBE officials and the opportunity provided to hear the concerns of the FMG community. At the end of the day, our representative, Dr. Jaswant Singh Yadav(National Executive Member AIMSA-FMSW), Dr Apurv Dalvi (National Convenor) Dr Shubham (Delhi State President) Dr Kushmit (Delhi State VP) Dr Sandeep (State Representative UP) Dr.Ashish Kumar Sir(Faculty)addressed the FMGs at the protest site and communicated the outcome of the meeting and the assurance received from the authorities to all the stakeholders present. With due respect and a positive approach, we are writing to request an update regarding the key concerns raised during the meeting held on 03/08/2026 concerning the difficulties and concerns faced by Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) during the recent FMGE examination. As per the timeframe indicated by the Hon’ble Expert Committee and respected officials during the meeting, the period of two weeks is now nearing completion. We sincerely acknowledge and appreciate that the respected officials heard each concern raised by the FMGs and made every effort to understand the panic, anxiety and difficulties caused by the issues highlighted during the examination. As an association, we remain confident that the Hon’ble Expert Committee and NBE will carefully consider all the concerns and arrive at a fair and positive decision in the larger interest of thousands of Foreign Medical Graduates and the future doctors of Bharat, who aspire to serve patients and communities across every part of the country. Today, as the committed timeframe of two weeks is coming to an end, thousands of FMGs and lakhs of their family members are eagerly awaiting an official update from NBE. We therefore humbly request you to kindly share the present status of the matter and the further process being undertaken by the Expert Committee. We sincerely hope for a positive and considerate outcome in the interest of FMGs and their families and for the welfare of both medical students and NBE and our government. We remain grateful for your time, consideration and continued efforts towards addressing the genuine concerns of Foreign Medical Graduates. Resp. @JPNadda ji @MoHFW_INDIA Resp. @mpprataprao ji Resp. @AnupriyaSPatel ji @NBEMS_Official @NMC_BHARAT @MoHFW_INDIA @SanjayAzadSln @aimsa_fmsw Regards, AFA & AIMSA-FMSW
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#Revenue earned from #foreign patients and affluent Indians should help fund treatment for #poorer #patients, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended, proposing that #corporatehospitals adopt a cross-subsidisation model to make advanced healthcare more affordable. The panel said hospitals that benefit from government #concessions such as subsidised land, tax incentives and 100% foreign direct investment (#FDI) should earmark part of the revenue generated from medical tourism and high-paying patients to provide advanced tertiary care to economically weaker Indians. @timesofindia @MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda
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When every minute counts, timely help can make all the difference. PM-RAHAT helps eligible road accident victims access emergency care when they need it most. #PMRAHAT #RoadSafety #SadakSurakshaJeevanRaksha
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आयुष मंत्रालय के सचिव वैद्य राजेश कोटेचा ने आयुष की विकास यात्रा, अनुसंधान, डिजिटलीकरण और वैश्विक विस्तार पर अपने विचार साझा किए। जानिए आयुष को नई ऊंचाइयों तक ले जाने की दिशा और भविष्य की कार्ययोजना। 🎥 पूरा संवाद देखें: youtu.be/cRMdLjC1nPA @moayush @mpprataprao #ANCN
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Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh Calls for Making #Diabetes Prevention a National Priority, Says Rural India No Longer Untouched by Diabetes 🌀RSSDI Rural Outreach Digital Portal and VISHWAS Diabetes Awareness Video Library Launched 🌀Union Minister Says Digital Health and Real-World Data Can Strengthen Preventive Healthcare in Rural India 🌀Science, Digital Innovation and Compassionate Healthcare Must Reach Every Village and Citizen: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Don't miss the full details—read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… @IndiaDST
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India is steadily emerging as a major tourism hub, backed by its civilisational heritage, natural diversity, spiritual appeal and expanding visitor economy. With stronger destination infrastructure, improved connectivity, digital platforms, travel facilitation and global promotion, the sector is moving towards higher-value tourism experiences. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.… #Tourism
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& Health Record Linkages. With clear KPIs for adoption and regular monitoring, the #ABDMModelDistrict Initiative aims to create replicable success models that can accelerate sustained digital health adoption across States. #AyushmanBharat #ABDM #DigitalHealth #HealthForAll 2/2
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HEIs are requested to actively support the implementation of the Joint Action Plan for TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan by promoting awareness, community engagement, and youth participation. 🏫 HEIs are encouraged to: • Encourage Universities and Colleges to enrol as Ni-kshay Mitras • Integrate TB awareness into student engagement and community outreach activities. • Disseminate TB prevention and awareness messages through digital and social media platforms. • Organise awareness programmes, talks, seminars and other activities to counter myths, misinformation and stigma associated with tuberculosis. • Promote healthy lifestyle practices, including Swachhata and Nasha Mukti, as measures for TB prevention. 🤝 Together, let us work towards a TB Mukt Bharat. 🔗 Read the UGC Notice: ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/8506842_I… #TBMuktBharat #TBFreeIndia #HigherEducation #TBMuktBharatAbhiyaan #HealthAwareness
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🔬 Ever wondered what happens inside an ICMR laboratory? This August, step inside, explore, discover and experience the world of medical research with #SHINE2026! 🧪🧑‍🔬 Be a part of the journey from curiosity to discovery. #SHINEAtICMR #ICMR #ScienceIsCool #YoungScientists
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Curious about what actually goes on inside research lab? 🧬🔍 Step out of the classroom & into the action with SHINE ✨! An exclusive ICMR lab experience designed specifically for young curious minds!! #SHINEatICMR #YoungScientists #LabLife #ScienceIsCool
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3.36 Crore+ direct orders through Instant Procurement! A decade of @GeM_India has transformed procurement from paperwork to a seamless digital journey. Its end-to-end online lifecycle reduces manual intervention and ensures traceability, advancing PM @narendramodi's vision of transparent, efficient governance. #10YearsOfGeM
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