Sustainable Access to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare (SAMRIDH) initiative:
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It is partnership program of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
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The collaboration will focus on innovations across the healthcare landscape with the common goal to mount an effective response to the ongoing third wave of Covid-19 and build health system preparedness for future infectious disease outbreaks and health emergencies.
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Objectives:
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Bridge supply-side gaps in healthcare facilities to respond to health emergencies in the immediate, medium, and long term.
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Accelerate scale-up and adoption of innovative and market-based health solutions.
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Mobilize resources to support high impact health solutions and build sustainable healthcare systems.
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Promote local and comprehensive solutions at the community and facility level for vulnerable populations.
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Difference from SAMRIDH Programme for Startups?
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The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the ‘Start-up Accelerators of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development and growth (SAMRIDH)’ programme in August 2021.
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It was launched to create a conducive platform to Indian Software Product start-ups to enhance their products and secure investments for scaling their business.