rural healthcare

From battling deadly diseases in remote forests to making cancer care affordable, these five doctors are redefining healthcare in India. Showcasing the nominees for ‘Optum Presents The Better India Showcase’, supported by the M3M Foundation — their innovations, compassion, and determination are taking lifesaving treatment to the country’s most underserved corners.

Freedom lives in planting forests, protecting wildlife, educating girls, lighting villages, saving lives — meet 7 Indians shaping a stronger, kinder India.

Meghalaya is India’s first state to use drones for delivering medicines, cutting delivery times from hours to minutes, and improving healthcare in remote areas.

Across India, these compassionate doctors are providing life-saving treatment to the underserved — not for fame, but out of deep empathy.

From Ayodhya to Rajasthan, three determined women are shattering societal barriers, pursuing their dreams, and uplifting their communities. One teaches life skills to adolescent girls, another is transforming healthcare in her village, and the third is running a thriving business while empowering others. Their incredible stories will inspire you.

Ity Pandey, the Divisional Railway Manager in Bhusawal, introduced Rudra, a ‘hospital on wheels’ initiative, to provide accessible healthcare to railway workers and their families in remote areas. This mobile clinic is changing healthcare delivery and offering timely medical services directly to those who need them the most.

Akanksh Tandon launched DigiQure to improve rural healthcare by offering teleconsultations at Re 1. It has served over 20,000 people in rural Madhya Pradesh.

In Chittoor’s rural areas, Dr Naperla Praveen is addressing healthcare issues like anaemia through free medical camps while also spearheading an environmental movement. By planting 50,000 trees, he’s not just improving public health but also fostering a sustainable environment that benefits the entire community.

With their innovative AI technology, 'DeepTek' is transforming TB diagnosis, drastically reducing wait times and improving healthcare access for underserved communities across India.

Thirty-nine years ago, fresh out of the premier Johns Hopkins, Dr Abhay and Dr Rani Bang stood at the precipice of a sea of lucrative opportunities. But an inner calling guided them to Gadchiroli where the healthcare models they started have been replicated across the globe.