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  • Tested Hai Toh Trusted Hai: Laborate Pharmaceuticals Celebrates Four Decades of Proven Quality

    Celebrating 40 years of tested excellence, Laborate Pharmaceuticals highlights its journey from a small Panipat pharmacy to a globally certified manufacturer with EU GMP recognition and exports to more than 20 countries, reaffirming that trust in healthcare is built through tested quality

    In India’s pharmaceutical landscape, few names have remained synonymous with trust for as long as Laborate Pharmaceuticals. This year, the company completes 40 years of operations, marking the milestone with a new campaign titled “Tested Hai Toh Trusted Hai,” which celebrates its founding philosophy that genuine trust in medicine comes only from testing and proof.

    Founded in 1985 as a modest retail pharmacy in Panipat, Haryana, Laborate has grown into one of India’s most respected pharmaceutical manufacturers and exporters. Its formulations are now trusted across India and in key global markets including the United Kingdom, Russia, and the Middle East. At the heart of this growth lies a single principle that every product must be tested, validated, and certified before it earns patient trust.

    The campaign film captures this philosophy through a simple message: every tablet, every capsule, and every formulation produced by Laborate carries not just science, but responsibility. It portrays how four decades of rigorous testing and ethical manufacturing have made the company’s medicines a part of millions of Indian households.
    Arpit Bhatia, Managing Director of Laborate Pharmaceuticals, said the campaign reflects the company’s enduring values. “Tested Hai Toh Trusted Hai expresses who we are and what we stand for. Our growth has always been guided by discipline. Every medicine that leaves our facility goes through extensive testing before reaching patients, because that is the only way to build lasting trust.”

    Laborate’s steady rise has been shaped by its commitment to scientific integrity and operational excellence. Its Paonta Sahib facility in Himachal Pradesh recently received EU GMP certification, one of the highest benchmarks of quality in the global pharmaceutical industry. The recognition opens new access to regulated markets in Europe, placing Laborate among a select group of Indian manufacturers that meet the European Union’s stringent quality standards.
    The company’s founder and chairman, Sanjay Bhatia, describes testing not merely as a technical process but as a moral one. Our belief has always been that quality is the truest form of service. Testing ensures that every dose reaching a patient carries both safety and assurance. As we complete 40 years, we renew our promise to keep healthcare accessible, ethical, and trustworthy.

    Over four decades, Laborate has expanded from prescription medicines to consumer healthcare, creating a portfolio that spans over 350 products. Its direct-to-retail division, Aqualab, crossed a turnover of ₹100 crore within three years of launch, with an expanding reach across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The company’s growing network continues to support its mission of making reliable healthcare accessible to every household.
    Through its 40th-anniversary campaign, Laborate is not only celebrating its legacy but also reaffirming its future direction where testing, transparency, and compassion remain the foundation of progress. The phrase “Tested Hai Toh Trusted Hai” stands as both a reflection of the company’s past and a promise for its future: that every product bearing its name will continue to be tested, trusted, and true.
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  • cult Reaches One Million Habit-Forming Users in India’s Low-Fitness Landscape

    With only 0.6 percent of Indians regularly engaged in fitness, cult’s milestone of one million habit-forming users demonstrates how its research-backed 3×4 framework, gamified training formats, and cross-platform flexibility are making consistent exercise possible for a wider and more diverse population.

    cult, India’s leading fitness and wellness platform from Curefit, has announced that one million of its members have successfully built sustainable fitness habits using its unique approach to behaviour design and habit reinforcement. In a country where just 0.6 percent of the population is regularly active, this milestone signals a shift in how India is beginning to integrate health into daily life.
    At the heart of cult’s approach is its 3×4 habit formation framework. The model defines consistency as exercising at least three times a week for four consecutive weeks. The moment a member skips even one session in that cycle, the count resets. This ensures that habit is not defined by intent but by action, creating measurable, behaviour-led engagement.

    The framework is grounded in a longitudinal study of over 150,000 members across seven years. The data showed that those who complete the 3×4 habit loop are three times more likely to sustain regular activity over the long term than those who do not. The model has shown success across age groups and genders, with most achievers falling between ages 25 to 34 and with men and women forming habits at a similar rate. Additionally, 58 percent of users who succeeded did so within their first month.
    To support this journey, cult has designed its ecosystem to blend flexibility with motivation. One of its standout formats is cult Ninja, a gamified multiplayer challenge where users progress alongside others in a social competition, creating a sense of accountability and celebration. Trainers recognise and reward users who complete their milestones, fostering an environment of community and shared progress. The platform also uses nudges, streak tracking, and adaptive notifications to help users avoid losing momentum.

    cult offers a range of access options, including online classes, city-to-city gym access, and multisport formats, giving users the freedom to stay active wherever they go. From premium fitness with cult Elite and cult LUX, to gym-based formats with cult Pro, and sports-focused sessions under cult PLAY, the company has built an environment where a wide range of preferences and budgets can be accommodated.
    Speaking on the achievement, Naresh Krishnaswamy, CEO of cult, said, Our vision has always been to make fitness a daily habit rather than a rare event. In a market where consistency is the hardest hurdle, we have created a structure where the odds of succeeding improve with every step. This milestone is not just a number, it is proof that fitness can become a normalised part of Indian life.

    cult continues to innovate across user journeys, focusing on research, behavioural insights, and platform design to ensure that users are not just inspired but enabled. With continued expansion of formats and localised access models, cult aims to close the gap between aspiration and action.
    About Curefit
    Curefit Healthcare Pvt Ltd, established in 2016, is India’s largest fitness and wellness platform. Through cult, Curefit has pioneered accessible group workouts, personalised training, and fitness-led community programmes. Its portfolio includes fitness centres, mobile access, sports formats, and retail fitness products. cult is now active in multiple Indian cities and continues to lead the conversation on sustainable health, fitness and wellness transformation.
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  • Daily Nutrition Reinvented as HRX and Country Delight Launch Mission Protein for Mass Access

    Targeting India’s 3-in-4 protein-deficient population, the campaign introduces clean-label dairy essentials with 2X protein content, delivered direct to home via Country Delight’s nationwide platform

    HRX, India’s leading fitness and lifestyle brand co-founded by Hrithik Roshan and Exceed Entertainment, has joined hands with Country Delight to launch Mission Protein, a national campaign aimed at tackling India’s widespread protein deficiency.
    According to national health data, three out of four Indians do not consume adequate protein. With this collaboration, HRX and Country Delight aim to address this challenge by offering high-protein, clean-label dairy products such as milk, paneer and curd, delivered directly to homes across India.

    Speaking about the initiative, Hrithik Roshan, Founder of HRX, said,
    “The foundation of fitness is in nourishment and Mission Protein is here to bridge the gap and ensure your daily protein intake is met with. Our partnership with Country Delight is to ensure your health needs are met, right in your homes.”
    Afsar Zaidi, Founder of HRX, added,
    “Mission Protein marks an exciting expansion of HRX’s purpose of making holistic wellness more accessible. With Country Delight’s reach and HRX’s fitness ethos, we are addressing a real, everyday need.”

    On behalf of Country Delight, Chakradhar Gade, Co-founder and CEO, said,
    “Country Delight is built with a single purpose to help India live better. With HRX, we are proud to launch Mission Protein India, making clean, natural protein a daily habit, not a luxury.”
    The newly launched high-protein milk delivers 30 grams of protein per 450 ml pack, meeting 50 percent of an adult’s daily requirement. Unlike many fortified products, it contains no added powders, emulsifiers or artificial ingredients, and uses advanced filtration technology to retain nutrients while reducing water content.

    As part of the campaign, the two brands have also released a video on Instagram that has already garnered over 11 million views, sparking conversations about protein awareness across fitness communities and households.
    Watch the video here: Instagram Reel
    Mission Protein also includes a larger line of natural high-protein foods, including dahi, paneer, bread, batter, eggs, and atta all accessible through the Country Delight app.
    Certified by ISO, USFDA and FSSC, Country Delight’s processing and quality systems ensure safety, purity and freshness. These products are positioned for a wide range of consumers including fitness-conscious individuals, children, working adults and families seeking natural nutrition.
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  • In a World That Glorifies Hustle, M S Dhoni with Arth by Emcure Asks India to Sleep

    As sleep loss rises across India, Arth by Emcure and M S Dhoni bring attention to everyday rest through the So Jao campaign, encouraging people to return to sleep as a simple act of care

    In a country where long hours are often mistaken for commitment, the So Jao campaign offers a gentle but necessary pause. Led by Arth by Emcure with M S Dhoni at the centre, the message does not sell ambition. It brings the focus back to rest.
    The film, created with minimal interference, shows M S Dhoni in a space that feels lived in. There is no narration. No background volume. Only a reminder that the body is not built for endless motion. This is not an advertisement. It is a still moment. One that asks a quiet question. When was the last time you slept without a screen, a scroll or a schedule?

    Arth by Emcure is a wellness brand that focuses on daily balance. Its new offering is a sleep support gummy made with melatonin, chamomile, L theanine and passionfruit extract. Each unit is vegetarian, lab-tested in the United States and contains five milligrams of melatonin per serving. It is not positioned as a shortcut. The brand is careful not to promise transformation. What it promises instead is a better way to begin winding down.
    The product release comes at a time when India is facing a growing sleep deficit. According to findings in the International Journal of Psychology, the average adult in urban areas now sleeps for less than seven hours. This decline has already been linked to reduced memory, slower reaction time and increased stress levels.

    Namita Thapar, Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals, explained that the campaign is not just about awareness. It is about returning to habits that are not new but forgotten. She pointed out that wellness cannot be sustained on nutrition and exercise alone. Without regular and uninterrupted sleep, the body cannot repair. The mind cannot reset. The routine cannot hold.
    M S Dhoni, known for his restraint on the field and his deliberate choices off it, was selected not for celebrity but for presence. His face has long been associated with calm under pressure. That same energy now leads the So Jao campaign, not with words but with stillness.

    The campaign was conceptualised by Daftar Creative Room, a studio known for its minimal approach. There are no visual metaphors for fatigue. No overworked actors. No exaggerated claims. The script relies on silence. The camera stays steady. The light does not change.
    This decision is deliberate. The team behind So Jao believes that wellness marketing has become loud and chaotic. They wanted to do the opposite. Here, there is no product push. Only a question asked in the softest voice possible. Would you consider sleeping earlier, not because you are tired, but because you deserve rest?

    The idea is not radical. It is simply overlooked. Most campaigns chase movement. So Jao chooses stillness. It reminds viewers that rest is not the reward. It is the beginning. And it must be treated with the same care as any other aspect of daily well-being.
    The M S Dhoni So Jao campaign does not follow the usual path. There are no morning routines. No performance checklists. No app integrations. Instead, it leaves the audience with a message that feels out of place in a world of urgency. Let go. Sleep. Begin again.
    And sometimes, the most powerful campaign is the one that lets the viewer pause, without asking for anything in return.
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  • Emergency Care in Raipur Gets a Timely Upgrade as CRITICON 2025 Begins with Power of 3 Launch

    The two-day conference brings together India’s top clinicians, with the ‘Power of 3’ initiative unveiled to transform patient response times

    The city of Raipur marked a defining moment in its healthcare journey with the inauguration of CRITICON Raipur 2025, a national-level critical care conference hosted by the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) – Raipur Chapter in collaboration with Ramkrishna CARE Hospital. Over two days, the event brings together medical leaders, government dignitaries, and expert faculty to exchange insights and build stronger systems for emergency and intensive care delivery.
    The conference opened in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and Hon’ble Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Dr. Raman Singh. Both leaders acknowledged the medical community’s consistent efforts in pushing boundaries and delivering quality care. Their presence underscored the importance of collaborative forums like CRITICON, where clinical practice meets public policy, and where Raipur positions itself as a growing medical hub in Central India.

    The gathering includes intensivists, anesthesiologists, physicians, emergency care professionals, and hospital administrators from across India. Through a series of workshops and expert sessions, CRITICON Raipur 2025 aims to strengthen clinical knowledge and build responsive healthcare systems for managing critically ill patients. From ECMO to neurocritical care and the latest in sepsis protocols, the sessions reflect a shared commitment to elevating the quality of care in intensive settings.
    A major highlight of the inaugural session was the launch of the ‘Power of 3’ initiative by Ramkrishna CARE Hospital. Announced by Mr. Varun Khanna, Group Managing Director of Quality CARE India Limited (QCIL), the model introduces a structured, measurable emergency care framework in Raipur. Under this initiative, all emergency calls will be answered within three rings, ambulances will arrive within 30 minutes, and an emergency room doctor will attend to patients within three minutes of arrival. The goal is to reduce lag, save critical minutes, and create a new performance benchmark for emergency medical response in the city.

    In his address, Mr. Khanna emphasized the need for faster, smarter, and more accountable healthcare infrastructure. Describing CRITICON Raipur 2025 as a powerful platform, he highlighted the intersection of clinical excellence, operational readiness, and people-first design in critical care. His remarks placed Raipur on the national map for emergency innovation, supported by data-driven processes and real-time accountability.
    Dr. Sandeep Dave, Managing Director of Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals, reiterated the institution’s long-term commitment to timely and accessible healthcare. He spoke of the hospital’s continued evolution over two decades and its responsibility to lead with innovation and compassion. According to Dr. Dave, the ‘Power of 3’ is not simply a campaign but a promise of preparedness in moments where every second counts.

    The event also welcomed international faculty including Dr. Marcus, a renowned voice in critical care, who shared evolving global trends and outcomes-based approaches to intensive medicine. Eminent national faculty such as Dr. Yash Javeri, Dr. Rajan Kumar, and Dr. Sonal Asthana led dynamic discussions on ventilation protocols, hemodynamic monitoring, and the ethics of intensive care. The keynote address by Dr. Suresh Advani offered a rare clinical perspective that bridged oncology and critical care, setting the tone for high-level multidisciplinary discourse.
    CRITICON Raipur 2025 stands as a milestone not only for knowledge sharing but for policy alignment and future-readiness in emergency systems. The sessions promote cross-specialty learning, while the presence of senior government representatives further strengthens the relevance of public-private collaboration in health delivery.
    The inaugural day closed with strong participation from across India, reflecting Raipur’s emerging reputation in clinical research, medical education, and hospital innovation. As the conference progresses, focus areas include trauma care readiness, advancements in ICU design, and case-based simulations turning abstract concepts into actionable protocols for hospitals in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

    The initiative reinforces Ramkrishna CARE Hospital’s broader vision as part of the CARE Hospitals Group under Quality Care India Ltd. (QCIL), a network backed by global investors and rooted in building next-generation hospitals. With a presence that includes leading facilities like Evercare Bangladesh and KIMSHEALTH Kerala, the group continues to invest in infrastructure, clinical talent, and real-time medical technology to strengthen its footprint in India and the region.
    Founded in 1992, Ramkrishna CARE Hospital is NABH-accredited and offers specialised services across more than 30 medical disciplines. It has consistently expanded access to advanced care, including robotic-assisted surgeries, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplants. Its 24/7 emergency department recognised by AHPI in 2025 demonstrates a commitment to medical reliability when it matters most.
    As CRITICON Raipur 2025 continues, the convergence of experience, intent, and systems thinking becomes the focal point of discussion. The ‘Power of 3’ framework, launched on this platform, will be observed not just as a local upgrade but as a possible blueprint for urban emergency care across India.
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  • On World Sight Day 2025, IAPB Report Reveals ₹3.6 Lakh Cr Annual Gain If India Prioritises Eye Health

    Backed by Seva Foundation and Fred Hollows Foundation, the report urges urgent investment in school eye tests, cataract care, and glasses distribution

    On the occasion of World Sight Day 2025, a landmark report by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), supported by the Seva Foundation and the Fred Hollows Foundation, revealed that India could unlock a staggering ₹3.6 lakh crore annually by prioritising cost-effective eye care interventions.

    The report, titled Value of Vision, was launched at the United Nations General Assembly and presents a compelling case for investment in basic eye health infrastructure. It emphasises that interventions such as school eye tests, on-the-spot reading glasses, and improved cataract care could transform millions of lives while delivering one of the highest returns on investment in public health. For every ₹1 invested, India could receive ₹16 in economic return.

    The findings are grounded in India-specific data showing a potential ₹2.27 lakh crore boost in occupational productivity, ₹78,700 crore from increased employment, and ₹40,800 crore in averted caregiving costs. The education sector also stands to benefit with gains equivalent to 9.6 lakh additional years of schooling.
    India is home to over 70 crore people living with avoidable sight loss, a condition that severely impacts employment, education, mental health, and quality of life. The new data places eye health at the centre of inclusive growth, calling for early detection through community screenings, expanded access to reading glasses, enhanced surgical productivity, and systematic cataract care.

    Elizabeth Kurian, Chief Functionary and Trustee of Mission for Vision, India, said,
    Investing in vision is not just charity; it is smart economics. We see every day how a pair of glasses or a simple cataract surgery restores livelihoods and uplifts families. For India’s growth and equity to be sustained, eye health must move to the core of national policy.
    The report also highlights stories like that of Tula Ughada, a 19-year-old from Phangulgavhan, Maharashtra. Living with polio and poor vision, Tula was forced to drop out of college. After receiving a pair of glasses at a local eye camp, he resumed his studies, secured employment, and now lives a fulfilling life with his family.

    Peter Holland, CEO of IAPB, reinforced the urgency:
    Sight loss affects every aspect of life. But the solutions are clear and affordable. On this World Sight Day, we call on schools, governments, and businesses to act decisively and invest in vision for a stronger future.
    With over 1 billion people globally suffering from preventable vision loss, the call to “Love Your Eyes” this World Sight Day is more than symbolic. It is a call to action rooted in hard data, human potential, and the opportunity to build a more productive and compassionate world.
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  • Union AYUSH Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav Highlights Mind-Heart Link for Holistic Health at IHW Conference 2025

    The International Integrative Health and Wellbeing Conference at Kanha Shanti Vanam brings together leading voices from medicine, Ayurveda, and yoga in a push for evidence-based integrative care models.

    The third edition of the International Integrative Health and Wellbeing (IHW) Conference 2025 commenced at Kanha Shanti Vanam with a renewed call to align traditional wisdom and scientific health care. The event, hosted by the Heartfulness Institute, drew attention to the synergy between mind and heart as a pathway to holistic health, with Union Minister for AYUSH, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, delivering a keynote that emphasized this very connection.

    Held under the theme Mind-Body Medicine for Cardiac Health, Lifestyle, and Mental Wellbeing, the conference witnessed participation from institutions including AIIMS New Delhi, ICMR NITM, and ITRA. Policymakers, researchers, medical professionals, yoga experts, and meditation practitioners came together to explore unified healthcare systems rooted in both modern science and ancient practices.

    Speaking at the conference, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Minister for AYUSH, said, The IHW 2025 is a confluence of major streams for holistic wellness bringing meaningful and relevant discussions and deliberations on holistic health. The serenity of Kanha Shanti Vanam is exemplary for a perfect ecosystem. Our traditional medicine is self-sustaining with no side-effects. The modern lifestyle related health problems can be dealt with the right interventions such as adopting traditional wisdom of yoga and meditation as postulated by Maharshi Patanjali.
    He further highlighted the impact of the Ministry’s ‘Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan’, which aims to personalize lifestyle improvements based on Ayurvedic principles. This initiative is part of a broader push to digitize health access and embed traditional wisdom into mainstream preventive care. Shri Jadhav echoed the Prime Minister’s vision by stating that universal healthcare access is, in itself, access to justice.

    Dr Krishnamurthy Jayanna, Chair of the Heartfulness Research Council, opened the session with a welcome address following a group Heartfulness meditation. The meditative setting of Kanha Shanti Vanam, often referred to as the world’s largest meditation center, provided the perfect backdrop to explore the psychological and spiritual dimensions of wellness alongside physical and clinical aspects.
    The event emphasized the value of combining traditional Indian medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation with evidence-based research and modern medical practices. Experts stressed the role of integrative health in tackling non-communicable diseases, particularly those driven by lifestyle stress, poor mental health, and cardiac risk factors.

    Across various panels, practitioners and educators discussed the need to validate traditional methodologies through modern frameworks and incorporate them into national healthcare strategies. Institutions like ICMR NITM and ITRA presented research collaborations and ongoing studies that aim to bridge the existing gap between empirical wisdom and structured clinical evidence.
    As India builds a more future-ready healthcare model, conferences like IHW 2025 stand as pivotal efforts to unify ancient heritage with scientific rigour. Heartfulness Institute’s role in facilitating such conversations shows its evolving contribution not just to personal wellness but to systemic healthcare evolution.
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  • Varun Khanna Calls for Urgent Shift from Infrastructure to Outcomes in India’s Health Vision 2047

    Speaking at FICCI HEAL 2025, the Philips India leader warns against metric-led tokenism and advocates for impact-led patient care

    In a keynote address at FICCI HEAL 2025, Varun Khanna, Managing Director of Philips India, called for an urgent pivot in India’s healthcare planning from infrastructure-heavy metrics to outcomes that reflect lived patient realities. His speech echoed through the summit’s theme, “CARE@25 Defining Moments in Healthcare,” as he laid out a five-point framework that challenges conventional models of growth.
    Khanna warned against reducing progress to the number of beds, ventilators, or health centres constructed. Beds and buildings are easy to count. But true progress is when healthcare becomes available, affordable, and trusted by every Indian, he stated. Emphasising patient-centricity and value-based care, Khanna argued that India’s Healthcare Vision 2047 must focus on what systems deliver rather than what they build.

    He opened with a reflection on the sector’s evolution since independence, stating that while India has made strides in expanding access and frugal innovation, the next phase demands future-readiness, trust-building, and measurable patient impact.
    Khanna’s framework for a future-ready health system included affordability, access, quality, frugality, and trust. He stressed that frugality should not be mistaken for cutting corners. Frugality in healthcare is not about low-cost care. It’s about high-value care innovating without compromising outcomes.

    A strong advocate for digital health infrastructure, Khanna also called for trust to become a policy metric. We measure beds and buildings, but we don’t measure trust. Yet, without trust, systems fail to deliver,” he said. Highlighting India’s digital health mission, he reinforced the importance of tech-enabled care that doesn’t alienate patients, especially those in remote or low-literacy regions.
    Citing examples from Philips India’s health technology initiatives, Khanna advocated for a model where technology and empathy go hand in hand ensuring that digitisation strengthens rather than complicates the patient experience.

    Addressing the role of the private sector, Khanna argued for deeper collaboration between businesses and the government. Health cannot be delivered by the government alone. Nor can it be steered by industry in isolation, he said. His remarks urged policymakers and private players to share responsibility in building healthcare access that goes beyond tokenistic partnerships.
    As India looks towards its 100th year of independence in 2047, Khanna stressed that healthcare should be at the core of national development. Healthcare is not a cost centre. It is a human capital investment, he concluded. His address served as a call to action for leaders, institutions, and practitioners to design systems that are resilient, inclusive, and human-first especially in the face of future health emergencies.
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  • Smt. Anupriya Patel Highlights 81 Crore ABHA IDs and 809 Medical Colleges in India’s Healthcare Push During the Times Summit

    The Times Network India Health Summit & Awards 2025 honoured 103 healthcare leaders as the country’s roadmap to Swasth Bharat 2047 took focus

    India’s healthcare transformation and digital health achievements took center stage when Smt. Anupriya Patel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers, Government of India, addressed the Times Summit hosted by Times Network. This edition of the Times Network India Health Summit and Awards 2025 recognised 103 outstanding contributors to the nation’s healthcare sector, reaffirming the role of collaboration between policymakers, innovators and healthcare professionals.

    Smt. Patel detailed India’s significant progress in public health investment. The country’s health expenditure has risen from 1.1 percent of GDP to nearly 2 percent, with the National Health Policy 2017 targeting 2.5 percent. Flagship schemes such as Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY have already provided five lakh rupees of free health coverage to more than 62 crore vulnerable citizens. She also highlighted that over 81 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account IDs have been created, with 73 crore citizens linking their medical records, establishing one of the largest digital health ecosystems in the world.

    Medical education and institutional capacity have expanded on an unprecedented scale. The number of medical colleges in India has grown from 387 to 809, while the number of AIIMS institutions has increased from seven to 23 in just 11 years. Smt. Patel underscored how these statistics reflect not only infrastructure growth but also access, dignity and hope for millions of citizens. She called for stronger partnerships and collective action to achieve the vision of Swasth Bharat and Viksit Bharat by 2047.

    The Times Network India Health Summit and Awards 2025 provided an essential forum for healthcare professionals, government leaders, technologists and institutions to discuss the next phase of India’s healthcare journey. Valued at over 500 billion dollars, the sector employs millions across hospitals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and health technology. Breakthroughs in telemedicine, digital health records and AI-assisted diagnostics are reshaping care delivery, and the summit offered a national stage for these developments to be debated and celebrated.

    Times Network also presented the All India Top 5 Group of Multispecialty Hospital Rankings, based on an extensive national survey. These rankings aim to empower patients by promoting transparency and informed decision making when selecting care providers. By combining recognition of healthcare excellence with data that helps consumers, the network reinforces its role as a connector between citizens and institutions.

    A total of 103 winners were felicitated at the ceremony, representing diverse areas such as public health, innovation, rural care and diagnostics. This wide-ranging recognition highlighted how excellence in healthcare now extends far beyond large metropolitan hospitals, reaching Tier Two and Tier Three cities and communities across India.

    The event brought together influential partners from across the healthcare landscape. It was powered by INTAS and co-powered by Novartis and All Out. MGR University participated as Knowledge Partner. FIT INDIA acted as Supporting Partner. OneXtel joined as Strategic Alliance Partner, Nuvama as Wealth Partner and Heights as Outdoor Partner. These collaborations underscored the summit’s mission to blend public policy, private innovation and community outreach into a shared vision for a healthier India.
    As India moves toward its 2047 goals, the summit reaffirmed the importance of sustained investment, digital innovation and institutional capacity building. The Hon’ble Minister’s remarks positioned the country’s achievements as milestones on a journey still in progress. They also reflected the view that India’s healthcare evolution must continue to be measured not only in numbers but in improved outcomes and access for every citizen.
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  • One Million Trees, One Purpose: Heartfulness Marks Daaji’s 70th Birthday with a Green Milestone

    Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and former President Ram Nath Kovind join thousands at Kanha Shanti Vanam to honour Daaji’s leadership in meditation, ecology, and education

    The Heartfulness Institute celebrated a rare environmental and spiritual milestone at Kanha Shanti Vanam, its global headquarters near Hyderabad, by planting its one millionth tree. The event, held in honour of Revered Daaji’s 70th birthday, was attended by over 35,000 people in person and thousands more virtually.
    Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Labour & Employment, lauded the initiative as a symbol of India’s sustainable philosophy. He also commended Heartfulness’ tree-planting campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, calling it a strong policy model for eco-conscious action.

    Also in attendance was Shri Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, who offered heartfelt reflections on the spiritual journey of Daaji and the role of Heartfulness in creating inner and outer harmony.
    “This isn’t just a personal celebration, it’s a collective commitment to the planet and the human spirit,” said Daaji, underlining the importance of character-building and values-based living alongside spiritual practice.

    To mark the occasion, the Institute launched and reintroduced several publications by Daaji, including The Heartfulness Way Vol.2 and Designing Destiny, now available in multiple languages. Heartfulness also announced its plans for a skilling centre and a future university at Kanha, aimed at vocational training and education in agriculture, education, and other sectors.

    Kanha Shanti Vanam, now home to over a million trees, stands as both a sanctuary for meditation and a living example of what collective action and spiritual vision can achieve.
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