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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Project Parivartan to reduce hospital acquired infections: Health min
Panaji: A four-year project named Project Parivartan, aiming to reduce hospital-acquired infections and curb antimicrobial resistance, is being implemented in all 41 public health facilities, health minister Vishwajit Rane said on Wednesday. He held a detailed review meeting with representatives of Pfizer India, Americares India Foundation, the GMC dean, the director of DHS, and other senior representatives to assess the progress of the project. The strategically designed intervention to address the growing threat of AMR and hospital-acquired infections is being implemented by GMC and the directorate of health services in partnership with Americares India Foundation and supported by Pfizer's corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. 'Project Parivartan will help drive safer healthcare practices, improving patient outcomes and public health,' Rane said. The project was launched on Nov 27 last year, and a team of 19 professionals were trained. Stakeholder engagement meetings were held with officials from GMC, DHS, and the hospital infection prevention and control committee at GMC. Ethical approvals were granted by the state ethical committee and the institutional ethical committee of GMC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bergisch Gladbach: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo Baseline assessments were initiated in health facilities under the directorate of health services and are expected to be undertaken in GMC soon. Project Parivartan is constructing a robust statewide framework for antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention control, with its core mission to reduce hospital-acquired infections and ensure the responsible and judicious use of antibiotics within Goa's healthcare system. It is also conducting baseline assessments to understand the current AMR situation in Goa and establishing surveillance tools to monitor trends in antibiotic resistance. Under the project, specialised training programmes are being delivered for healthcare professionals on AMS and IPC. The project is also looking at enhancing the capacity of medical teams to create a safer healthcare environment and promote rational antibiotic prescribing. The WHO recognised AMR as one of the top global public health and development threats. The Union govt implemented measures to curb AMR, establishing a national task force in 2010 and developing a national policy on AMR containment in 2011, followed by a national action plan on AMR (2017-2021). State govt has aligned both with India's national action plan and WHO's global AMR containment strategy through Project Parivartan, Rane said.
Mint
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
From Transactions to Trust: The Tech-Driven Transformation at Kotak Life
As digital transformation sweeps across industries, the insurance sector is undergoing a quiet but significant evolution. What was once a transactional relationship is now being reshaped into a Trust-based, tech-enabled experience, especially in a country as diverse as India. In this exclusive conversation, Kirti Patil, Joint President and Chief Technology Officer at Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance, shares how the company's digital platform, Optimus, is putting simplicity, empathy, and intelligence at the heart of its customer and advisor journeys. Building for a Digitally Diverse India Q: Kirti, with digital access now expanding beyond metros, how is Optimus supporting this wider transformation in insurance experiences? Kirti Patil: When we conceptualized Optimus, we knew the change had to be structural. We named it Project Parivartan for a reason—it was about rethinking the customer journey, modernizing digital engineering, and changing how technology is deployed in the field. Whether it's streamlining paperwork or empowering field advisors, Optimus was built to work in real-world India—from urban homes to rural schools. Q: What defines a frictionless insurance experience, and how did this guide the design of Optimus? Kirti: Four things: ease, convenience, speed, and personalization. We created an intuitive UI that's usable even for those with low digital literacy. The platform integrates with Aadhaar, CKYC, and payment gateways—yet still allows for manual uploads if needed. The process is designed to take under 15 minutes, and it adapts dynamically to the user, whether a customer or advisor. Q: How have you addressed the challenges of India's Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, especially when it comes to connectivity and digital familiarity? Kirti: Our agents often work in low-bandwidth zones, sometimes at a customer's home with patchy internet. Optimus is mobile-first and optimized for low-connectivity areas. We use SMS-based OTPs for verification and include prompts at every step, so even new users don't feel lost. It's about tech that adapts to people, not the other way around. Q: In a hybrid distribution environment, how do you ensure consistency of experience across digital and human channels? Kirti: Whether it's a direct customer, an aggregator, or an advisor, everyone interacts with a unified interface. We've reused components and built standardized APIs so the experience stays consistent. Disclosures, illustrations, and documents are displayed the same way, regardless of channel. That consistency builds digital trust—and that's non-negotiable. Q: How is Optimus enhancing productivity for Kotak Life's sales teams and partners? Kirti: Optimus mirrors the sales process—need analysis, quotes, and proposals—all in one seamless flow. It reduces back-and-forth with the customer and enables multiple actions in parallel, like KYC and payments. The best part? It's so intuitive, new advisors can use it without training. That's real enablement. Q: How do you keep evolving Optimus based on real-world feedback? Kirti: When we started, we co-created the platform with agents through focused user group discussions. Today, we have monthly feedback cycles built into the tech team's KRAs. Teams visit branches, shadow users, and integrate feedback into the product backlog. The field shapes the future of Optimus. Q: The front end is simple, but what powers Optimus behind the scenes? Kirti: Optimus is cloud-native, built on microservices and agile principles. It's scalable, resilient, and modular. We've integrated a form framework and a journey orchestrator, so changes can be made without backend rework. With CI/CD pipelines, we roll out features quickly and securely. Our goal: let the tech fade, and the experience shine. The Road Ahead: AI, Voice & Vernacular Q: With AI and voice tech rising fast, how are you preparing Optimus to stay ahead? Kirti: We're working on predictive AI for lapses and persistency. We already use AI to extract data from documents. Voice-assisted journeys and vernacular language interfaces are next. We've built video verification in regional languages—and soon, advisors will be able to run the full journey in their language of choice. This is especially important for Bharat. Q: As CTO, how do you define innovation in platforms like Optimus? Kirti: Innovation, for me, is about simplicity—for both the user and the builder. It's about utility—solutions must be genuinely useful. And above all, it's about empathy. If your technology lacks empathy, you lose both relevance and trust. Q: Finally, what's your long-term vision for Optimus—and what should users feel when they engage with it? Kirti: I often say—today's luxury cars have more electronics than a computer, but when we drive them, we only remember the experience. That's what I want for Optimus. Let the tech fade into the background. What should remain is clarity, confidence, and care. ConclusionAs Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance embraces the future of digital insurance, Optimus stands as a testament to the power of human-led technology—one that's designed not just to perform, but to connect, adapt, and empower. In Kirti Patil's words, 'We're not just building for today—we're building for trust.' Note to the Reader: This article is a promotional feature and does not have journalistic/editorial involvement of Mint. Mint does not endorse/subscribe to the content(s) of the article/advertisement.
Fashion Network
21-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Godrej launches first vertical storage warehouse in Bhiwandi
Godrej Consumer Products Limited has launched its first ever vertical storage warehouse in Maharashtra. Located in Bhiwandi, the new facility measures 2.84 lakh square feet and is part of the business' work towards improving operational efficiency. 'The launch of our first vertical storage warehouse is a transformative step in our journey toward building a smart, agile, and future-ready supply chain," said Godrej Consumer Products Limited's head of product supply organisation for India and SAARC Saurabh Jhawar, Indian Retailer Bureau reported. "In just 18 months under Project Parivartan, we have upgraded a majority of our key logistics hubs to Grade A facilities. This new warehouse in Maharashtra stands as a beacon of our commitment to operational excellence, digital integration, and sustainable growth- allowing us to serve our consumers with enhanced speed, safety, and care.' Designed to contribute to modernising the fast moving consumer goods business' logistics infrastructure, the Bhiwandi facility houses a high-density G+6 vertical racking system which offers more than 3,200 pallet positions. The design aims to maximise storage capacity while occupying the smallest possible footprint. The storage warehouse will connect with operations across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, and Gujarat as a distribution hub. Designed to process more than 60,000 cases each day, the facility features a range of automated systems and environmental sensors.
