Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty transformed heart surgery into an affordable reality, challenging the idea that life-saving care is only for the rich. Through innovation and compassion, he built systems that made quality healthcare accessible to millions. Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty not only built hospitals. He rewrote the belief, saving a life was a privilege only…
India’s healthcare system has improved, but high out-of-pocket expenditure still puts a heavy financial burden on households. Reducing these costs through stronger public funding and broader insurance is key to achieving universal health coverage. The Cost Behind Access The changing face of the Indian healthcare system over the last two decades reflects a strategic intent…
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha uses a simple love story to expose how lack of sanitation affects dignity, especially for women, turning a personal issue into a social conversation. It highlights that true love and progress begin when basic respect and dignity are no longer negotiable within the home. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, released in 2017…
India has added facial recognition to the Poshan Tracker to ensure nutrition benefits reach the right people and reduce leakages. However, it raises concerns about privacy, consent, and the risk of excluding genuine beneficiaries. The Problem it Hopes to Solve Arguably, India has one of the world’s largest child nutrition programmes. Every day, nearly millions…
India’s WASH transformation through the Swachh Bharat Mission and Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly expanded sanitation and safe drinking water access, improving public health, gender equality, and rural livelihoods. The next phase focuses on sustaining these gains through resilient systems, community ownership, and climate-sensitive water management. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) is not only a…
Holi in a changing India reflects the tension between tradition and transition, highlighting concerns about environmental cost, public health, consent and dignity, and economic inequality. The festival’s true spirit lies in celebrating with responsibility, inclusion, and community compassion. Holi has continuously been one of the happiest festivals in India. It is the beginning of spring,…
Two fruit vendors in Mumbai were arrested after a viral video showed rat poison applied to fruits, triggering serious food safety and public health concerns. Authorities booked the accused under IPC Sections 272 and 273 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Key Highlights of the Incident • Viral video showed vendors applying rat…
The Union Budget 2026 has made a significant statement on mental health by announcing the creation of new national-level mental health and trauma care institutes. The government has recognised that mental health is no longer a marginal issue but a core public health priority that requires strong institutions, trained professionals, and long-term investment. Presenting the…
Particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, health has gradually taken centre stage in India’s development rhetoric. Although there has been steady increase in the Union Budget for health in recent years, it is still unclear if this increase will be adequate and strategic enough to provide noticeable health results. Expectations are influenced by…
The Supreme Court of India has stepped in to address Delhi’s worsening air pollution. The court has directed the Union government and the Delhi government to submit a clear and time-bound action plan based on the recommendations of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The order reflects the court’s concern that, despite repeated warnings,…
