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Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: After PGI, Project Sarathi to be implemented in 1,467 hospitals
Project Sarathi, a student volunteer initiative to help patients in hospital navigation, which was launched at PGIMER, Chandigarh, last year, will now be expanded to 34 states and Union Territories. PGIMER deputy director (administration) Pankaj Rai detailed that with the joint backing of the Union ministries of health and family welfare, and youth affairs and sports, a total of 1,467 hospitals had been approved for the project under 'Seva Se Seekhen', an experiential learning programme (ELP) in health, modelled on the concept of PGIMER's Project Sarathi, as listed on the MyBharat portal. As per the Union ministry of youth affairs and sports, the following states and UTs have either completed or have programmes ongoing based on the project's concept: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Of the 1,467 hospitals, implementation of ELP has been completed at 551 hospitals between September 17, 2024, and May 31, 2025. ELP is currently ongoing at 95 hospitals of which 81 are permanent health ELPs. Launched on May 5, 2024, Project Sarathi is a community service initiative aimed at improving patient experience by deploying student volunteers to assist in managing daily crowds, guiding patients within the hospital and easing OPD operations. The initiative involves 6,444 volunteers nationwide. A total of 816 students from 18 institutions, including 10 colleges and eight schools, have contributed over 50,340 hours in providing hospital navigation and support services at PGIMER. These efforts have led to the reduction in average patient wait time from 4.2 hours to 2.8 hours, according to a post-implementation impact study by PGIMER's department of community medicine.
Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Health
- Indian Express
PGI's Project Sarathi to be adopted by 1,467 hospitals in 34 states and UTs
In a significant leap towards healthcare facilitation and youth engagement, Project Sarathi, an innovative hospital navigation and patient support initiative launched by the PGIMER Chandigarh on May 5, 2024, has now expanded its reach across 34 states and Union Territories (UTs). With the joint backing of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, a total of 1,467 hospitals have been approved under the Seva Se Seekhen — Experiential Learning Programme in Hospitals, as listed on the MyBharat portal. Vivek Lal, director, PGIMER, expressed his enthusiasm about the nationwide replication of the Project Sarathi model. 'Launched with the twin objectives of simplifying hospital navigation for patients and channelising the energy of India's youth towards meaningful social contributions, Project Sarathi has evolved into a distinctive model of community engagement. It aims to create a hospital environment where patients and their attendants feel guided, supported, and well-informed from the moment they arrive. At the same time, it offers students a structured platform to embrace social responsibilities during their formative years, thereby fostering greater civic consciousness and empathy,' Lal said. Lal further added, 'As envisioned under the leadership of Union Health Minister, Project Sarathi was launched as a modest yet confident step toward enhancing patient facilitation through volunteer engagement, and it has now blossomed into a nationwide movement with over 50,000 volunteer service hours logged at the PGIMER alone'. Pankaj Rai, deputy director (Administration), PGIMER, added that 1,467 hospitals across 34 states and UTs have been approved under the Seva Se Seekhen – Experiential Learning Programme in Health, on the Portal/Website, which is modelled on the concept of PGIMER's Project Sarathi. Of these, implementation of ELP has been completed in 551 hospitals from September 2024 till May, 2025 and in 95 hospitals, ELP is currently ongoing in the health sector out of which 81 are permanent health ELPs. The initiative actively involves 6,444 student volunteers nationwide, while work is progressing in the remaining 821 hospitals. 'Initially launched as a pilot to meet the rising demand for hospital navigators and patient support, Project Sarathi aimed to train and deploy student volunteers to help patients navigate complex hospital environments. Its early success, reducing patient confusion, improving time efficiency, and enhancing overall hospital experience, garnered the attention of other hospitals, medical colleges, and policymakers alike,' Rai said. At the PGIMER, a total of 816 students from 18 institutions have contributed over 50,340 hours of hospital navigation and support services. These efforts have led to measurable improvements, such as a reduction in average patient wait time from 4.2 hours to 2.8 hours, increased patient and attendant satisfaction, improved staff efficiency, and students assume non-clinical support roles.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Project Sarathi expands footprint in hospital navigation, patient support nationally
Chandigarh: Project Sarathi, the groundbreaking hospital navigation and patient support initiative pioneered by PGIMER, has achieved a significant milestone by expanding its innovative model across 34 states and Union territories of India. This nationwide rollout underscores a major leap in healthcare facilitation and youth engagement, with the backing of the ministries of health and family welfare and youth affairs & sports. Pankaj Rai, deputy director (administration), PGI, said, "A total of 1,467 hospitals have now received approval to implement this impactful initiative under the 'Seva Se Seekhen – Experiential Learning Programme in Hospitals' listed on the MyBharat portal." He added, "The 1,467 hospitals across 34 states and UTs are now onboarded for the experiential learning programme in health, modelled on the successful framework of PGI's Project Sarathi." The implementation of the Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) showed remarkable progress. From Sept 17 last year to this May 31, ELP was successfully completed in 551 hospitals. At present, 95 hospitals are actively running the ELP, with 81 of these designated as Permanent Health ELPs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo This vast undertaking actively involves 6,444 dedicated student volunteers across the nation, with work steadily progressing in the remaining 821 approved hospitals. Project Sarathi was formally inaugurated on May 5, 2024. A total of 816 students from 18 institutions, comprising 10 colleges and eight schools, collectively contributed over 50,340 hours of invaluable hospital navigation and support services. These efforts led to measurable and significant improvements, including a reduction in average patient wait time from 4.2 hours to 2.8 hours, increased patient and attendant satisfaction, enhanced staff efficiency as students took on non-clinical support roles, and the productive engagement of youth. From its beginnings as a local pilot, Project Sarathi blossomed into a national initiative of immense scale. The ministry of youth affairs and sports has confirmed that various states and UTs, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, have either completed or have ongoing programmes based on the Project Sarathi concept. BOX KNOW ABOUT THE PROJECT Project Sarathi was formally inaugurated on May 5, 2024 A total of 816 students from 18 institutions, comprising 10 colleges and eight schools, collectively contributed over 50,340 hours of invaluable hospital navigation and support services These efforts led to measurable and significant improvements, including a reduction in average patient wait time from 4.2 hours to 2.8 hours, increased patient and attendant satisfaction, enhanced staff efficiency as students took on non-clinical support roles, and the productive engagement of youth From its beginnings as a local pilot, Project Sarathi blossomed into a national initiative of immense scale From Sept 17 last year to this May 31, 'Seva Se Seekhen – Experiential Learning Programme in Hospitals' was successfully completed in 551 hospitals. At present, 95 hospitals are actively running the ELP, with 81 of these designated as Permanent Health ELPs. This vast undertaking actively involves 6,444 dedicated student volunteers across the nation, with work steadily progressing in the remaining 821 approved hospitals A total of 1,467 hospitals have now received approval to implement this impactful initiative Chandigarh: Project Sarathi, the groundbreaking hospital navigation and patient support initiative pioneered by PGIMER, has achieved a significant milestone by expanding its innovative model across 34 states and Union territories of India. This nationwide rollout underscores a major leap in healthcare facilitation and youth engagement, with the backing of the ministries of health and family welfare and youth affairs & sports. Pankaj Rai, deputy director (administration), PGI, said, "A total of 1,467 hospitals have now received approval to implement this impactful initiative under the 'Seva Se Seekhen – Experiential Learning Programme in Hospitals' listed on the MyBharat portal." He added, "The 1,467 hospitals across 34 states and UTs are now onboarded for the experiential learning programme in health, modelled on the successful framework of PGI's Project Sarathi." The implementation of the Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) showed remarkable progress. From Sept 17 last year to this May 31, ELP was successfully completed in 551 hospitals. At present, 95 hospitals are actively running the ELP, with 81 of these designated as Permanent Health ELPs. This vast undertaking actively involves 6,444 dedicated student volunteers across the nation, with work steadily progressing in the remaining 821 approved hospitals. Project Sarathi was formally inaugurated on May 5, 2024. A total of 816 students from 18 institutions, comprising 10 colleges and eight schools, collectively contributed over 50,340 hours of invaluable hospital navigation and support services. These efforts led to measurable and significant improvements, including a reduction in average patient wait time from 4.2 hours to 2.8 hours, increased patient and attendant satisfaction, enhanced staff efficiency as students took on non-clinical support roles, and the productive engagement of youth. From its beginnings as a local pilot, Project Sarathi blossomed into a national initiative of immense scale. The ministry of youth affairs and sports has confirmed that various states and UTs, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, have either completed or have ongoing programmes based on the Project Sarathi concept. BOX KNOW ABOUT THE PROJECT Project Sarathi was formally inaugurated on May 5, 2024 A total of 816 students from 18 institutions, comprising 10 colleges and eight schools, collectively contributed over 50,340 hours of invaluable hospital navigation and support services These efforts led to measurable and significant improvements, including a reduction in average patient wait time from 4.2 hours to 2.8 hours, increased patient and attendant satisfaction, enhanced staff efficiency as students took on non-clinical support roles, and the productive engagement of youth From its beginnings as a local pilot, Project Sarathi blossomed into a national initiative of immense scale From Sept 17 last year to this May 31, 'Seva Se Seekhen – Experiential Learning Programme in Hospitals' was successfully completed in 551 hospitals. At present, 95 hospitals are actively running the ELP, with 81 of these designated as Permanent Health ELPs. This vast undertaking actively involves 6,444 dedicated student volunteers across the nation, with work steadily progressing in the remaining 821 approved hospitals A total of 1,467 hospitals have now received approval to implement this impactful initiative
New Indian Express
02-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Summer special camp at Ananthapuramu Headquarters for children of police personnel ends
ANANTAPUR: The Summer Special Camp for children of police personnel at Ananthapuramu District Police Headquarters concluded on a high note, celebrating learning and community spirit. A major highlight was the successful implementation of the 'Read English – Write English – Speak English' initiative, supported by TNIE. Launched on May 1 at Rakshak Pre-Primary School, the camp saw participation from 150 children and focused on holistic development through both educational and recreational activities. The English programme, designed by National Youth Awardee and MyBharat Volunteers Coordinator Bisathi Bharath, enabled children to build language skills by reading, writing, and speaking using the daily newspaper. The initiative was sponsored by Vijay Sai, founder of SAI Trust, who ensured each child received a copy of The New Indian Express daily. At the closing ceremony, Superintendent of Police Jagadeesh, IPS, lauded the programme, calling it a 'powerful step towards nurturing future-ready citizens.' He praised the efforts of Vijay Sai, Bisathi Bharath, and Sunkara Ramesh, Circulation Officer of TNIE, for their contributions.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress, DYFI slam decision to rename Nehru Yuva Kendra
An alleged decision to change the name of the Nehru Yuva Kendra has come in for sharp criticism from leaders of the Congress and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) in Kerala. In a statement here recently, Congress leader and Nehru Centre chairman M.M. Hassan said the decision clearly illustrated how much the BJP feared the memory of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. On coming to power, the Narendra Modi government had changed the name of several institutions that bore the name of Nehru, he alleged. By changing the name of the Nehru Yuva Kendra, the government believed that it could erase the memory of Nehru from the minds of the young people. The Modi government displayed intolerance and a vengeful attitude towards Nehru, he said. The DYFI has demanded that the Union government withdraw from the decision to change the name of the Nehru Yuva Kendra to 'Mera Yuva Bharat' in Hindi and 'My Bharat' in English. The decision, DYFI State secretary V.K. Sanoj told a press conference here, was part of the saffronisation agenda of the BJP government. The DYFI would hold protests outside the district offices of the Nehru Yuva Kendra on Friday, he said. According to the DYFI, the coordinators and nodal officers of the Nehru Yuva Kendra were informed about the change in name and logo but were not provided with reasons for it. The decision was part of attempts to establish a distorted version of history. Sangh Parivar forces had been arbitrarily changing the names of institutions from the day they came to power, the DYFI alleged. Asked about the decision regarding the change in name, Nehru Yuva Kendra officials here said 'they were awaiting instructions.'
