Jaipur : IIHMR Start-ups, the healthcare-focused
incubation initiative of IIHMR Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Mission (NHM), Rajasthan. The
collaboration aims to collectively support and nurture healthcare start-ups
aimed at strengthening public health outcomes in the state.
Speaking
on the occasion, Dr. Amit Yadav, Mission Director, National Health Mission,
Rajasthan, said, “Start-ups play a vital role in bringing innovative and
scalable solutions to the healthcare sector. This partnership with IIHMR Start-ups
will help identify, support, and deploy impactful innovations that align with
the goals of NHM and strengthen public health services across Rajasthan.”
Ms.
Yamini Agarwal, Director, IIHMR Foundation, added, “This MoU marks an important
step in bridging innovation with public health systems. By working closely with
NHM Rajasthan, we aim to enable start-ups to co-create solutions that address
real-world healthcare challenges and improve access, quality, and efficiency of
healthcare delivery.”
“Healthcare
innovation is no longer optional, it is central to meeting goals of universal
coverage, improved health outcomes, and patient-centred care,” said Dr. PR
Sodani, President, IIHMR University. “Rajasthan stands at a crucial juncture in
its healthcare journey, where innovation must complement infrastructure and
policy reforms. This collaborations aim to equip future leaders to address the
unique health challenges with scalability and sustainability at their core.”
The MoU signing ceremony was also attended by Mr. Vishnu Kant Jalendra, State Nodal Officer, NHM Rajasthan, and the IIHMR Foundation team, including Mr. Abhishek Gupta, Dr. Kushal Pareek, and Mr. Shivam Verma.