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DIGITAL
BHARAT COLLABORATIVE

Empowering systems with digital solutions for equitable access to public services

Digital Bharat Collaborative is committed to supporting the government to transform public systems and strengthen governance of programs by leveraging digital technology, thus enhancing citizens' experiences at the last mile.

VISION

Building Bharat through acceleration of Information Systems to transform public systems’ responsiveness and governance led by women and youth.

MISSION

Digital Bharat Collaborative aims to realize the full potential of Digital Technology to improve health outcomes across RMNCH+A (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health), Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health. Here is how:

  • Empowering Stakeholders: State, District and Block Level Officials, Healthcare Professionals, Frontline Workers and Citizens.
  • Improving Health Outcomes: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition, Communicable Diseases and Tropical Diseases, Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health.

Leadership

Ishmeet Singh
Ishmeet Singh
CEO and President

Ishmeet Singh comes with rich multisectoral experience of 30+ years, a lot of which has been in the FMCG and Telecom domains. His core skills include business development and managing large operations with focus on building turnover and people. His experience includes working in volatile & fluctuating markets.

Ishmeet is happy to be a key part of DBC because of his keen desire to work in health, and also witness change on ground. He says contributing to communities and society gives him a deep sense of purpose. Ishmeet is passionate about cycling, travelling, reading and staying fit.

Rajasekhar Kaliki
Rajasekhar Kaliki
Vice President

Rajasekhar Kaliki has rich experience of over 27 years in Information Technology and Development. His core skills include software product development, operations and data analytics.

Raj, as he is known, is excited to be in DBC because of the unlimited opportunities to apply technology to improve public service delivery, so that no person is left behind, independent of her ethnic, geographic, social, and economic background. He is committed to leaving the world a far better place than when he came into it. Raj loves reading and travelling.

Shikha Gupta
Shikha Gupta
Vice President

Shikha comes with over 20 years of work experience, having managed large teams and diverse portfolios at Citi in the past. Her core skills encompass resource mobilisation and partnerships. Shikha is excited to be a part of DBC because of the potential technology holds to solve for large-scale, low-cost solutions to intractable problems.

Her philosophy is to be the change that she imagines by living a life of kindness and compassion towards people, animals and the earth. She loves dogs and nature in all its forms. She is passionate about Hindustani classical music and dance forms.

Sanjeet Roychoudhury
Sanjeet Roychoudhury
Vice President

A retired Indian Airforce veteran, Sanjeet Roychoudhury brings experience of almost 40 years, with team building being his core skill. Sanjeet is proud to be a part of DBC so that he can become the best possible version of himself due to the work he is involved in.

He strives to lead a gentle life. Sanjeet loves road trips to offbeat places and also mentoring and supporting people on their personal growth journey.

Pallav Patankar
Pallav Patankar
Vice President

Pallav Patankar brings to the table over 25 years of multi-sectoral experience. His core skills include Communications, Partnerships, Program Design and Community Mobilisation. Pallav is excited to be a part of DBC because he is inspired by the scale of work and intersectionality due to diverse focal work areas that offer large growth potential.

Pallav looks forward to a world where everyone has equal opportunities to grow – and equitable access for all, which is a great enabler. When he is not working, you will find Pallav travelling, engrossed in computer gaming or researching aquariums.

Rohit Talwar
Rohit Talwar
Vice President

Rohit Talwar has been an entrepreneur and manager in his over 22 years of multisectoral experience. Rohit’s core skills include problem solving, focus on resolving problems, strategic data analytics. He has a unique connect with youth.

Rohit feels deeply satisfied at being a key part of DBC because of the unique organisational ethos, the solutions-based approaches and the opportunity to go beyond the norm. He aspires for a world with no violence and is committed to serving people to the best of his capability, and touching many lives. He enjoys spending time with his children, and is passionate about sports and watching movies.

Dhaivat Anjaria
Dhaivat Anjaria
Vice President

Dhaivat has rich multisectoral experience of nearly 30 years in the corporate, consulting and development sectors, leading teams and business units. His core skills include financial planning value chain, controls and optimization.

Dhaivat is happy to be in DBC so that he can be a key part of and support evolution of the process and digitization of public health finance and delivery channels. He deeply believes in humanity with understanding and collaboration born out of compassion and tries to live by this. Dhaivat is an ardent follower of tennis and cricket; and works on his spiritual growth by learning from experience.

THE CHALLENGE

VISION
Lack of clear long term digital vision
CAPABILITY
Low capability to execute transformation road map
GOVERNANCE
Suboptimal tech use, siloed systems, restricts data-based decision making
CONVERGENCE
Poor Inter department convergence

THEORY OF CHANGE

We are committed to enabling improved quality of care and enhanced healthcare provider experiences for every person in India. Our Theory of Change is guided by this commitment.

BUILD SYSTEM AND TECH READINESS
BUILD SYSTEM AND TECH READINESS
Improved Digital Capabilities
Enhanced Data Quality
STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE
STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE
Access to Relevant Information
Strengthened Review Platform
Decentralized Governance

Data-Driven Solutions for Improved Service Delivery

Leveraging information systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in public institutions through collaborative governance, while advancing digital public health for transparent and citizen-centric services.

Testimonials

We were looking for an organization/agency who can support us in reaching, hard to reach areas of the district to provide quality health services to the communities. We are fortunate to have Piramal Foundation who has the experience of managing and running Mobile Medical vans in many states of India. Piramal has the experience of running more than 300 Mobile Medical Vans across India.

Shri. Ananya Mittal

IAS, Deputy Commissioner cum District Magistrate, West Singhbhum

It was very special to hear my unborn child's heartbeat through Fetosense and to have the CHO support me as I went through parenting. Many thanks to Piramal Foundation and Niramay.

NASIMAN BEGUM

Mother, Darrang

My diabetes is under control now as I am exercising regularly.Now I feel have overcome issues with Diabetes and have found the way to sustain my life ahead with healthy habits. I am thankful to the SPARSHA Team for their services in our village

SANJIB

Assam

I am thankful to SPARSHA MMU Team specially to Dr. Bijay Tirkey who walked an extra mile to save me by guiding the PHC Doctor because of which i was able to get good treatment in the hospital during my delivery

DIPA GARH

A 25-year-old pregnant woman,Ushapur Chakalia village,Charaideo District,Assam

I am thankful to MO Dr Rajkamal Das who treated and guided my child for 9mths to live a healthy life. My son was diagnosed with hydrocephalus when he was 3mths old and i desperately called the 104 helpline for seek help.

RITU MANDAL

Mother of one year old baby

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