FICCI : Industry's Voice for Policy Change

Krishi Jagran | Jun 21, 2023

Call for Application: FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2023

Subscribe to our print & digital magazines nowWe're social. Connect with us on: The Indian healthcare industry is expanding at a rapid pace as a result of improved coverage, services, and increased spending by both public and private players. However, there are numerous challenges, as India lags behind the developed world in key health indicators, health infrastructure, and manpower, and thus organisations that are able to address these challenges should be recognised and encouraged.Keeping these imperatives in mind, and in keeping with the legacy of recognising the contributions of those who have set benchmarks of excellence in the healthcare space, thereby benefiting society at large, FICCI is bringing back the 15th edition of its Annual Healthcare Excellence Awards in physical format on October 26th, 2023 in New Delhi. The Awards, which were established in 2009, aim to recognise organisations and individuals that have made significant contributions to the industry by innovating for increased efficiency, affordability, and overall performance of healthcare delivery.Applications are being accepted for five categories: Excellence in Patient Service Delivery, Excellence in Patient Safety & Care, Excellence in Community Engagement, Digital Transformation Initiative of the Year, Training & Skill Development Initiative of the Year, and Training & Skill Development Initiative of the Year.All hospitals, telemedicine institutions, medical device and technology companies, software developers, diagnostic centers/chains, medical institutes and colleges, health research institutes, NGOs, healthcare start-ups, home healthcare services, and other healthcare service providers are eligible to compete for the awards. The winners would be determined by an evaluation procedure conducted by a high-level impartial Jury panel. The Awards have evolved as the ultimate honour for contributions to healthcare in the country over the years, with the evaluation parameters being Innovation, Impact, Sustainability, and Scalability.For Other Details, Please Contact:Event Name: FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2023Website: https://krishijagran.com/Date: July 07, 2023Krishi JagranMobile: 9818893548, 9818893752 Email: info@krishijagran.comWe're on WhatsApp! Join our WhatsApp group and get the most important updates you need. Daily.Subscribe to our Newsletter. You choose the topics of your interest and we'll send you handpicked news and latest updates based on your choice.Subscribe to our Newsletter. You choose the topics of your interest and we'll send you handpicked news and latest updates based on your choice.

Ahmedabad Mirror | Jun 14, 2023

FICCI Roundtable in Gandhinagar highlights the need for improved Cancer Treatment Infrastructure in India

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 14: A FICCI roundtable conference was held in Gandhinagar, focusing on the crucial goal of making cancer care affordable and accessible in India. Mr. Vineet Gupta, Co-Lead of the FICCI Task Force on Cancer Care and Director of Government Affairs at Varian Medical Systems while speaking with the media, emphasized the urgent need to enhance cancer treatment infrastructure in India, specifically with regard to accessibility and affordability. He highlighted the importance of radiotherapy as one of the essential pillars of cancer treatment, alongside surgery and chemotherapy. Drawing attention to its significance, he stressed on the role of linear accelerators in administering this treatment.Illustrating the existing disparity, Mr. Gupta compared global and Indian statistics for radiotherapy utilization. Globally, approximately 50% of cancer patients receive radiotherapy, whereas in India, this figure is only 18-20%. The primary reason for this discrepancy is the limited availability of radiotherapy machines across the country.Supporting his statements with data from the World Health Organization (WHO), he emphasized the recommended standard of having one radiotherapy machine per 10 lakh population. However, India falls significantly short of this target, with only around 700 machines instead of the required 1400 approximately. To bridge this gap, he proposed the installation of approximately 200 radiotherapy machines per year over the next five years.The challenges associated with improving the accessibility and affordability of cancer care were thoroughly discussed. Currently, out of India's 740 districts, only 120 have radiotherapy facilities. Furthermore, the scarcity of machines within districts often leads to increased waiting times for patients, which in turn affects the completion of treatments. Addressing these challenges is crucial to ensure comprehensive cancer care across the nation and enable every cancer patient to complete their treatment. Mr. Gupta acknowledged the efforts of the Central Government's Ministry of Health in improving cancer care infrastructure. There is still need for further development as proper cancer care infrastructure remains limited to major and capital cities. Case in point, there is scope to improve cancer care facilities in certain states of Northeast India, both in government and private institutions.Responding to a question about states with better cancer treatment facilities, Mr. Gupta identified southern states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where robust cancer care infrastructure exists, including comprehensive facilities in government and district government hospitals. In the northern region, Punjab has made notable progress with the establishment of six government comprehensive cancer care centers. Addressing the situation in Gujarat, he praised the government's efforts in improving cancer care infrastructure. Notably, Gujarat installed many radiotherapy machines between 2020-21, and cities like Ahmedabad and Rajkot, among others, have advanced cancer treatment hospitals offering radiation and chemotherapy facilities.Mr. Gupta spotlighted the concerns contributing to the growing cancer burden in India, such as environmental factors and tobacco consumption. While the government has initiated awareness and screening programs, individuals must actively participate in these initiatives. The roundtable conference in Gandhinagar provided a valuable platform to discuss strategies for enhancing the accessibility of cancer care in India. Mr. Gupta's remarks shed light on the roadmap for addressing these critical challenges and improving outcomes for cancer patients. Ahmedabad Mirror is an award-winning city newspaper from Shayona Times Pvt. Ltd. which covers news, views, sports, entertainment and features. A hyper local daily that is global in its approach. ©2021 Shayona Times Private Limited. All rights reserved. Powered by iTechnoSol Inc.

Indiamed Today | Jun 13, 2023

FICCI’s roundtable talks about collaborative efforts towards affordability and accessibility of cancer care in India

The round table was titled ‘Road Map for Making Cancer Care Affordable and Accessible in India’Vishal Chauhan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of India, highlighted the profound burden of cancer on society and shared that the recent continuum of care, post-screening, has emerged as a significant challenge, which necessitates urgent action. He also expressed that while the government has launched programmes for infrastructure creation and treatment provisioning, there is a huge scope for collaborative efforts towards affordability and accessibility of cancer care in the country.Addressing Regional Roundtable – Road Map for Making Cancer Care Affordable and Accessible in India’, organised by FICCI, jointly with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, Chauhan added that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family welfare in its 139th report has made several recommendations on cancer care for which all stakeholders need to work together. He also urged the oncologists to work with ICMR to develop standard treatment guidelines on various types of cancers to help in better outcomes and ensure that these protocols are followed across facilities.Chauhan also advised FICCI to garner support from the industry through the CSR funds. He suggested that an online portal needs to be created where the states can register their requirements at various levels of cancer infrastructure and industry could volunteer to provide funds or resources in their interest areas.Dr R Dixit, Additional Director (Medical Education), Govt of Gujarat shared various initiatives in the cancer care domain by the Gujarat government including monetary subsidy for cancer infrastructure, free cancer treatment under school health programme, incentives for specialists to work in periphery areas etc. He also shared that Gujarat has a radiotherapy department in all six medical colleges and recently day care centres for chemotherapy have been initiated in all district hospitals with Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI). He further expressed that we need to focus on preventive oncology as well as palliative care and industry will have a large role to play in these areas.Raj Gore, Co-Lead, FICCI Task Force Cancer Care and CEO, Healthcare Global Enterprises (HCG) shared that the surge in the incidence of various types of cancers coupled with sub-optimal mortality to incidence ratio, low affordability of treatment and poor quality of survivor’s life in the country is taking the gradual shape of an impending health crisis. Last year alone more than eight lakh Indians were estimated to have lost their lives to cancer, 1.5 times the total lives lost to COVID-19 pandemic. He further expressed that it is time to taking a concerted effort to contain and control the imminent cancer epidemic, taking cognizance of which FICCI constituted a Task Force on cancer care in 2022 to bring all stakeholders together and work towards making cancer care affordable and accessible in India.Dr Kumar Prabhash, Medical Oncologist, Tata Memorial Centre, Muzaffarpur (HBCH & RC) shared the unique example of PPP where a tertiary hospital is working closely and successfully with the district hospital. The screening is followed by confirmation of cancer which helps in the continuum of care. The government is encouraging other States to follow this model too.Srimayee Chakraborty, Partner-Healthcare, EY Business Consulting, India, highlighted that Western states (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Rajasthan) account for close to 15 per cent of total incidence. Outcomes measured as Mortality to Incidence ratio in the Western states is higher at 42 per cent compared to all India average of 32-33 per cent highlighting the graveness of the situation. Hence, there is a need to tailor make interventions for cancer care by geographic region in India through a deep understanding of the local nuances which characterise the disease burden and the state of clinical outcome in the specific geography.The round table was attended by various experts from the oncology sector, including senior clinicians, hospital administrators, diagnostics, insurers, Medtech and pharma companies. It was deliberated that the key focus should be to ensure there is the maximisation of reach and coverage in terms of a) awareness and prevention – modifying exposure to risk factors that potentially lead to cancer; b) detection and diagnosis – ensuring early detection and accurate staging of the disease and c) treatment including palliative care – a multidisciplinary approach to treatment with a focus on affordability, equitable access, quality of outcomes and palliative care. At the same time, we need to make efforts towards standardising care pathways and using them as a reference point for designing reimbursement packages within the region and across the nation will be key to ensuring that patients are offered equitable choice for treatment which is agnostic to the location or type of facility selected.Further, it was discussed that there is a need for expanding cancer registries and health information systems for collecting standardised and comprehensive data which will enable evidence-based policy decisions and research, especially in states such as Rajasthan and lay the groundwork for long-term success in this direction.P.S: We promise not to spam you

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On the decisive day, FICCI HEAL 2021 discussed the possibility of bringing medical care to the front door and the future of diagnosis, med-Tech

Pop News 24/7 | Oct 23, 2021

FICCI HEAL 2021 deliberated on dwelling healthcare and transformation to digital care fashions throughout pandemic

ET Healthworld | Oct 23, 2021

'Alternative financing models can tackle gaps in health sector'

Orissa Diary | Oct 23, 2021

FICCI-KPMG India report highlights COVID-19 induced healthcare transformation in India

Daiji World | Oct 23, 2021

'Alternative financing models can tackle gaps in health sector'

India News Republic | Oct 23, 2021

'Alternative funding models can address gaps in the medical sector'

sify.com | Oct 23, 2021

'Alternative financing models can tackle gaps in health sector'

Financial Express | Oct 22, 2021

Covid vaccines: Bharat Biotech CMD bats for public private partnerships

Medical Buyer | Oct 22, 2021

India needs to raise public health spending to 2.5-3.5% of GDP

APN News | Oct 21, 2021

FICCI-KPMG India report highlights COVID-19 induced healthcare transformation in India

World News ERA | Oct 21, 2021

India needs to raise public health spending to 2.5 – 3.5 pc of GDP: Report

Latest LY | Oct 21, 2021

India needs to raise public health spending to 2.5 - 3.5 Pc of GDP: Report

NEG 24x7 News | Oct 21, 2021

India needs to raise public health spending to 2.5-3.5% of GDP: Report

Financial Express | Oct 21, 2021

India is close to turning the pandemic tide: Poonawalla

World News ERA | Oct 21, 2021

PPP crucial to create sustainable long-term model of Indian healthcare system: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar

New On News | Oct 21, 2021

India is close to turning the pandemic tide: Poonawalla

Catch News | Oct 21, 2021

Equity indices open in the green, Sensex up by 60 points

Lokmat English | Oct 21, 2021

Bharati Pravin Pawar addresses "FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards" Ceremony

Money Control | Oct 21, 2021

India has hit the 100-crore vaccination mark

Pharma Biz | Oct 21, 2021

MSD For Mothers receives excellence in social initiative award at FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2021

Bio Voice | Oct 21, 2021

FICCI HEAL: "PM-JAY here to stay, industry must reposition to align with it"

New Kerala | Oct 21, 2021

Bharati Pravin Pawar addresses FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards ceremony

Business News This Week | Oct 21, 2021

PM JAY is here to stay; Industry must reposition to align with it Dr VK Paul, Member, NITI Aayog

Bio Spectrum | Oct 21, 2021

Experts discuss winning strategies for India in combatting future pandemics

Web India123 | Oct 21, 2021

Bharati Pravin Pawar addresses "FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards" ceremony

The Economic Times | Oct 21, 2021

India needs to raise public health spending to 2.5-3.5% of GDP: Report

Financial Express | Oct 21, 2021

India needs to raise public health spending to 2.5 – 3.5 pc of GDP: Report

Millennium Post | Oct 21, 2021

'India needs to raise public health spending to 2.5 - 3.5% of GDP for healthcare transformation'

ANI News | Oct 21, 2021

Bharati Pravin Pawar addresses "FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards" ceremony

Express Healthcare | Oct 20, 2021

PM JAY is here to stay; industry must reposition to align with it: Dr VK Paul, Member, NITI Aayog

Business Today | Oct 20, 2021

Immunodeficient people may require boster dose, priority to give 2 doses to everyone, says Dr NK Arora

ABP Live | Oct 20, 2021

Govt planning to expand ambit of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, says NITI Aayog's VK Paul

AIR News | Oct 20, 2021

MoS Dr. Bharati Pawar addresses Annual FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards Ceremony

Orissa Diary | Oct 20, 2021

Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare virtually addresses the Annual FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards Ceremony

India Med Today | Oct 20, 2021

Dr VK Paul stresses on to build national network of excellent emergency and trauma system

Bio Spectrum | Oct 20, 2021

Industry must reposition to align with PM JAY: Dr VK Paul, Member, NITI Aayog

Bio Spectrum | Oct 20, 2021

PPPs crucial to create sustainable long-term model of health system: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar

Pharma Biz | Oct 20, 2021

FICCI Heal event highlights Indian healthcare needs to be in sync with PM JAY

Impact Health | Oct 20, 2021

Government targets vaccinating the country's entire adult population by the Year-end

Money9 | Oct 20, 2021

More than 99 crore Covid-19 doses administered in India

Ten News | Oct 20, 2021

Private-Public Partnership crucial to create a sustainable long-term model of the Indian Healthcare System: Union Minister, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar

News9live | Oct 20, 2021

States governments planning to increase healthcare budget from 4% to 8%: NITI Aayog

Business News This Week | Oct 20, 2021

PM JAY is here to stay; industry must reposition to align with it: Dr VK Paul, Member, NITI Aayog

Indietimes | Oct 20, 2021

Govt planning to develop ambit of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, says NITI Aayog’s VK Paul

Digital India Web | Oct 20, 2021

Govt planning to expand ambit of pradhan

Bharat Times English News | Oct 20, 2021

Government planning to expand the scope of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, says VK Paul of NITI Aayog

India Education Diary | Oct 20, 2021

Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare virtually addresses the Annual FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards Ceremony

Mathrubhumi | Oct 20, 2021

Centre aims to vaccinate entire adult population by 2021-end: Minister

ET Healthworld | Oct 20, 2021

PM JAY revolutionised healthcare, industry must reposition to align with it: Dr VK Paul

The Economic Times | Oct 20, 2021

Government keen to expand Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana: VK Paul

The Economic Times | Oct 20, 2021

Govt looking to vaccinate country's entire adult population by year-end: MoS Health

Business Standard | Oct 20, 2021

Centre looking to vaccinate entire adult population by year-end: MoS Health

Financial Express | Oct 20, 2021

PPP crucial to create sustainable long-term model of Indian healthcare system: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar

The Hindu | Oct 20, 2021

Govt looking to vaccinate country's entire adult population by year-end: MoS Health

Live Mint | Oct 20, 2021

Covid-19: Looking to vaccinate entire adult population by year-end, says govt

Live Mint | Oct 20, 2021

PPP crucial to address gaps in, to transform healthcare system: MoS health Pawar

The New Indian Express | Oct 20, 2021

Government looking to vaccinate country's entire adult population by year-end: MoS Health

ANI News | Oct 20, 2021

PM-JAY is here to stay; industry must reposition to align with it, says Dr VK Paul

Daiji World | Oct 20, 2021

Centre aims to vaccinate entire adult population by 2021-end: Minister

News Microsoft | Oct 20, 2021

PPP essential to create sustainable long-term mannequin of Indian healthcare system: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar

Lokmat English | Oct 20, 2021

Centre aims to vaccinate entire adult population by 2021-end: Minister

Lokmat English | Oct 20, 2021

PM-JAY is here to stay; industry must reposition to align with it, says Dr VK Paul

Bharat Times | Oct 20, 2021

Covid-19: Entire adult population to be vaccinated by year-end, says government

Pop News 24/7 | Oct 20, 2021

PPP essential to create sustainable long-term mannequin of Indian healthcare system: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar

IND Forums | Oct 20, 2021

PM-JAY is here to stay; industry must reposition to align with it, says Dr VK Paul

IND Forums | Oct 20, 2021

MoS Dr. Bharati Pawar addresses Annual FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards Ceremony

Vata News | Oct 20, 2021

Govt planning to increase ambit of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, says NITI Aayog's VK Paul

India Updates | Oct 20, 2021

Centre aims to vaccinate entire adult population by 2021-end: Minister

Devdiscourse | Oct 20, 2021

PM-JAY is here to stay; industry must reposition to align with it, says Dr VK Paul

Sarkaritel.com | Oct 20, 2021

Centre aims to vaccinate entire adult population by 2021-end: Minister

MENAFN | Oct 20, 2021

Centre aims to vaccinate entire adult population by 2021-end: Minister

The Sen Times | Oct 20, 2021

Govt looking to vaccinate country’s entire adult population by year-end: MoS Health

rediff.com | Oct 20, 2021

Govt targets full adult vaccination by yearend, says Union minister

NewsAid | Oct 20, 2021

Center aims to vaccinate entire adult population by 2021-end: Minister

NYK Daily | Oct 20, 2021

India aims to vaccinate entire adult population by end of 2021

World News | Oct 20, 2021

Government looking to vaccinate country's entire adult population by year-end: MoS Health

Press 24 News | Oct 20, 2021

Mos Health Bharti Pravin Pawar says government looking to Vaccinate entire adult population of country by year end

India Press Release | Oct 20, 2021

Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare virtually addresses the annual FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards Ceremony

Republic World | Oct 16, 2021

FICCI Conference to discuss Healthcare beyond COVID next week

BW Healthcare World | Oct 15, 2021

FICCI announces FICCI HEAL 2021

Newz Tezz | Oct 15, 2021

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to inaugurate FICCI's health conference

India News Republic | Oct 14, 2021

FICCI has announced the 15th edition of the Annual Medical Conference, FICCI HEAL 2021

Business Fortnight | Oct 14, 2021

FICCI announces its 15th Edition of annual Healthcare Conference, FICCI HEAL 2021

ET Healthworld | Oct 14, 2021

FICCI announces its 15th wdition of Annual Healthcare Conference, FICCI HEAL 2021

Express Healthcare | Oct 14, 2021

FICCI announces its 15th edition of annual healthcare conference, FICCI HEAL 2021

France News Live | Oct 14, 2021

FICCI has announced the 15th edition of the Annual Medical Conference, FICCI HEAL 2021

Healthcare Radius | Oct 13, 2021

FICCI announces its 15th edition of annual healthcare conference, FICCI HEAL 2021

APN News | Oct 13, 2021

FICCI announces its 15th edition of annual healthcare conference, FICCI HEAL 2021

Bio Spectrum | Oct 13, 2021

FICCI HEAL 2021 to discuss ways to transform health amidst COVID-19

Passionate in Marketing | Oct 13, 2021

FICCI announces its 15th edition of annual healthcare conference, FICCI HEAL 2021

India News Republic | Oct 13, 2021

FICCI has announced the 15th edition of the Annual Healthcare Conference, FICCI HEAL 2021

Orissa Diary | Oct 13, 2021

FICCI announces its 15th edition of Annual Healthcare Conference, FICCI HEAL 2021

France News Live | Oct 04, 2021

India needs strong point-of-care interventions to tackle future infectious diseases: FICCI-ELSEVIER White Paper

Times of Media | Oct 03, 2021

Covid derailed India's healthcare system: Report

Orissa Diary | Oct 03, 2021

India needs robust point of care interventions for tackling future infectious diseases: FICCI-ELSEVIER Whitepaper on Infectious Diseases beyond COVID-19

The Pioneer | Oct 03, 2021

Rise in non-Covid deaths as healthcare fixated on Covid

National Herald | Oct 02, 2021

COVID derailed India's healthcare system, raising risk of other diseases: White Paper by FICCI-Elsevier

DT Next | Oct 02, 2021

Covid derailed India's healthcare system, raising risk of other diseases

Ten News | Oct 02, 2021

India Needs Robust Point Of Care Interventions For Tackling Future Infectious Diseases: FICCI-ELSEVIER Whitepaper On Infectious Diseases Beyond COVID-19

Gulf News | Oct 02, 2021

Over 900 million Covid vaccine doses administered in India

Prokerala | Oct 02, 2021

Covid derailed India's healthcare system, raising risk of other diseases

The Statesman | Oct 01, 2021

Centre plans Rs 75,000 crore health grant for local govts

Express Healthcare | Sep 30, 2021

Overarching reforms transformed Indian healthcare status: Rajesh Bhushan, Health Secretary

Pharma Biz | Sep 24, 2021

Pharmacoeconomics can aid policy makers and healthcare providers in evaluating affordability and access to reasonable drug use: Dr Sangita Reddy

Money Control | Sep 23, 2021

Industry says UK's non-recognition of Indian vaccine certificates 'unfair'

BW Healthcare World | Sep 10, 2021

Digital Healthcare Services: Enabling easy access in Post-pandemic India

United News of India | Aug 25, 2021

Kerala CM to release Dr Ellangovan's book 'Creating Value in Health care' on Aug 26

India Med Today | Aug 20, 2021

FICCI collaborates with Practo

Human Capital | Aug 20, 2021

FICCI partners with Practo to strengthen Employee Health and Wellness

Microbioz India | Aug 19, 2021

FICCI collaborates with Practo to strengthen employee health and wellness

Tech Gig | Aug 19, 2021

FICCI join hands with Practo to strengthen employees health and wellness

Healthcare Radius | Aug 19, 2021

FICCI & Practo collaborate to strengthen employee health and wellness

BW People | Aug 09, 2021

FICCI Collaborates with Practo to strengthen Employee Health and Wellness

CNBC TV18 | Jul 26, 2021

Tamil Nadu free vaccine drive: Differential pricing for jabs created problem, says Dr Shobana Kamineni

Hindustan Times | Jul 10, 2021

Medical tourism in Mumbai improving, but foreign patients still face hurdles

The Telegraph Online | Jul 09, 2021

Medica, NSHM join hands to vaccinate teachers and students across Bengal

Fortune India | Jul 08, 2021

Towards a telehealth ecosystem

The Hindu | Jun 29, 2021

Healthcare, travel sectors welcome stimulus

The Indian Awaaz | Jun 29, 2021

Indian Corporate sector welcomes Govt economic package

Latest LY | Jun 28, 2021

'Economic package to give impetus to growth, address severe cash flow distress'

Devdiscourse | Jun 28, 2021

'Economic package to give impetus to growth, address severe cash flow distress'

Money Control | Jun 28, 2021

Medical tourism to get boost with Centre's 5 lakh free tourist visa scheme, say experts

Outlook | Jun 28, 2021

"Economic package to give impetus to growth, address severe cash flow distress"

The Free Press Journal | Jun 28, 2021

'Economic package to give impetus to growth, address severe cash flow distress'

SME Times | Jun 28, 2021

Support to Covid-hit sectors need of the hour: FICCI on fresh stimulus

Financial Express | Jun 10, 2021

Tier-2 cities emerging as centres of tertiary care with modern superspeciality hospitals

Bio Spectrum | Jun 04, 2021

Bayer Consumer Health Division, FICCI conference promote responsible self-care in India

This Week India | Jun 04, 2021

Bayer Consumer Health partners with FICCI to promote responsible self-care in India

Mangalore Mirror | Jun 04, 2021

Bayer Consumer Health partners with FICCI to promote responsible self-care in India

Express Pharma | Jun 04, 2021

Imperative to step up adoption of consumer health solutions to support health system: DCGI, MoH&FW

Express Healthcare | Jun 03, 2021

Adequate amount of vaccine will be available from August onwards: Amitabh Kant

The New Indian Express | Jun 01, 2021

India Inc seeks doubling of allocation for Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme

KNN | May 31, 2021

Relaxations announced under ECLGS 1 will serve the MSMEs well: FICCI

Ten News | May 31, 2021

Relaxations announced under ECLGS 1 will serve the MSMEs well: Uday Shankar, President, FICCI

SME Street | May 31, 2021

'Extension of ECLGS is a Welcome Step for MSMEs & Economy'

IANS live | May 30, 2021

Industry hails expansion of ECLGS amid Covid crisis

Business Standard | May 30, 2021

Industry hails relief for GST non-filers, demands no tax on health services

The Pioneer | May 30, 2021

Industry chambers hail late fee relief for GST non-filers

Millennium Post | May 30, 2021

India Inc and experts hail late-fee relief for non-filers

SME Times | May 30, 2021

Industry hails GST Council's decisions

Business Standard | May 30, 2021

Industry hails relief for GST non-filers, demands no tax on health services

The Times of India | May 30, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on medical devices, health services

The Hindu | May 29, 2021

Industry laments inadequacy of GST compliance relaxations

Business World | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST Non-Filers, demands Zero Tax Rate on Med Devices, Health Services

Outlook | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

Telangana Today | May 29, 2021

FICCI welcomes GST Council decisions

Deccan News | May 29, 2021

FICCI welcomes GST board decisions

Bhaskar Live | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomes GST Council’s decisions, says zero rating of Covid-relief items should be explored

Deccan News | May 29, 2021

FICCI welcomes GST board decisions

Gulf Today | May 29, 2021

COVID's 2nd wave may marginally dampen India's growth prospects

The Free Press Journal | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers; demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

The Free Press Journal | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomes GST Council's decisions; says zero rating of COVID-relief items should be explored

Orissa Diary | May 29, 2021

FICCI welcomes GST Council decisions

Insight Online News | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomes GST Council’s decisions, says zero rating of Covid-relief items should be explored

Times Links | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on medical devices, health services

Yahoo News | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

Greater Kashmir | May 29, 2021

Industry hails relief for GST non-filers, demands no tax on health services

Daiji World | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomes GST Council's decisions

SocialNews.xyz | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomes GST Council’s decisions, says zero rating of Covid-relief items should be explored

Doon Horizon | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomes GST Council's decisions, says zero rating of Covid-relief items should be explored

Devdiscourse | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

sify.com | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomes GST Council's decisions, says zero rating of Covid-relief items should be explored

Sarkaritel.com | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomes GST Council’s decisions, says zero rating of Covid-relief items should be explored

Today News | May 29, 2021

Business hails late-fee reduction for GST non-filers, calls for zero tax fee on med units, well being companies

Make Digitally | May 29, 2021

Market hails late-price reduction for GST non-filers, needs zero tax rate on health care units, overall health solutions

India News Republic | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomes reduction of late fees for GST non-filers and demands zero tax rate on medical devices and services

Business Dunia | May 29, 2021

FICCI welcomes GST Council decisions

Aaj Ka Samachar | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

Alopan | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

News Logic | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on medical devices, health services

Any TV News | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomes GST Council decisions, examines zero rating of Kovid-relief items

News Logic | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

News7trends | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on medical devices, health services

Pehal News | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

India News Online | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on medical gadgets, health services

Global Circulate | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

Brand Awareness | May 29, 2021

Trade hails late-fee reduction for GST non-filers, calls for zero tax charge on medical gadgets, well being companies

IQ Stock Market | May 29, 2021

Industry hails relief for GST non-filers, demands no tax on health services

Asia Post | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

Jibeop | May 29, 2021

Industry welcomed the decisions of the GST Council, zero rating of covid-relief items should be investigated

News WWC | May 29, 2021

Group of Ministers to study GST relief for COVID essentials

NBO | May 29, 2021

Industry hails late-fee relief for GST non-filers, demands zero tax rate on med devices, health services

Pharma Biz | May 12, 2021

Impact Guru Foundation with Apollo Hospitals launches ‘Covid Warrior Upskilling Programme’ for nurses across India

South Asian Daily | May 12, 2021

Canada India Healthcare Summit 2021, organized by Canada India Foundation, to take place on May 20 & 21

Telangana Today | May 12, 2021

YFLO organises session as tribute to health workers

The Telegraph Online | May 09, 2021

Covid-19: Calcutta’s private hospitals put their best foot forward

Medical Buyer | Apr 30, 2021

Medica adds 200 COVID beds on war footing within 72 hours

Tripurateer | Apr 30, 2021

Tope says experts predict third wave by August-September, state to ramp up health infrastructure

News WWC | Apr 30, 2021

Tope says experts predict third wave by August-September, state to ramp up health infrastructure

Bio Spectrum | Apr 30, 2021

Maharashtra govt seeks industry support in procuring oxygen, necessary drugs

Business Standard | Apr 30, 2021

Minister urges FICCI Members to aid Maharashtra with tertiary Healthcare facilities at district and taluka levels

The Indian Express | Apr 30, 2021

35-45 yrs may get priority in next vaccination phase: Rajesh Tope

Express Pharma | Apr 29, 2021

Need industry support to procure oxygen and necessary drugs: Rajesh Tope

Orissa Diary | Apr 29, 2021

Need support of Industry in procuring oxygen and necessary drugs: Maharashtra Health Minister , Rajesh Tope

Media Brief | Apr 29, 2021

Rajesh Tope urges FICCI to adopt villages, talukas to help government

Express Healthcare | Apr 22, 2021

Private healthcare associations to submit recommendations to Govt on executing Phase 3 of National Vaccination Strategy

sify.com | Apr 15, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Bio Spectrum | Apr 14, 2021

FICCI recommends financing under PLI-type scheme to support COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers

Business Lend | Apr 14, 2021

Industry organization FICCI told the way, how will the COVID vaccination boom

News Track | Apr 14, 2021

FICCI urges government to give incentives to boost production of COVID-19 vaccines

The Sentinel | Apr 14, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

The Hindu | Apr 14, 2021

Sops will help raise vaccine output: FICCI

The New Indian Express | Apr 14, 2021

Need PLI-like incentive for vaccine manufacturers

Deccan Herald | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

Money Control | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI demands PLI-like scheme for vaccine makers, clinical trial waiver for foreign jabs

Outlook | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

Business World | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 Vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

News18 | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to Covid-19 Vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

Bhaskar Live | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

The Free Press Journal | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production, says FICCI

Telangana Today | Apr 13, 2021

Give incentive to vaccine makers for more production: FICCI to govt

Pharma Biz | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends need for PLI type scheme to ramp-up Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing in India

DT Next | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

Devdiscourse | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

Expert News | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production, says FICCI

Ten News | Apr 13, 2021

Need PLI-Type scheme to ramp-up COVID Vaccine manufacturing in India: FICCI

India Narrative | Apr 13, 2021

Govt must look incentivising vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

IND News | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

SocialNews.xyz | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Knowledia | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to Covid vaccine makers raise production: FICCI

Daiji World | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Doon Horizon | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Udaya Vani | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

India.com | Apr 13, 2021

Modi Government must provide incentives to Covid vaccine makers to increase production in India, suggests FICCI

sify.com | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Punjab News Express | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Sarkaritel.com | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

The News Minute | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI asks govt to give incentives to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines

Kalam Times | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to Covid-19 Vaccine manufacturers to Ramp up production: FICCI

Freshers Live | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Andhram | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Vishva Times | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Business Gujarat News | Apr 13, 2021

Need PLI-type scheme to ramp-up COVID Vaccine manufacturing in India

Minded News | Apr 13, 2021

Sops will help raise vaccine output: FICCI

The Hans India | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI seeks incentives for Covid vax makers

Deccan News | Apr 13, 2021

Encourage vaccine makers for more production: FICCI to govern

Jagran Times | Apr 13, 2021

Government to help Kovid-19 vaccine manufacturers to increase production: FICCI

News Online | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI says COVID-19 Vaccine manufacturers need to be encouraged to increase production

Navjeevan Express | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

PSU Watch | Apr 13, 2021

Need PLI-type scheme to ramp-up COVID vaccine manufacturing in India: FICCI

The Weekend Leader | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Can India | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends incentives, PLI-type scheme for vaccine makers

Dumkhum | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI assures full support to govt for battling together against Covid !

The Economic Times | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

ET Healthworld | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI recommends PLI-like scheme to ramp-up vaccine production

Business Standard | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to Covid vaccine makers raise production: FICCI

Financial Express | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

The Times of India | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production: FICCI

Live Mint | Apr 13, 2021

Need to provide incentives to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers: FICCI

Opera News | Apr 13, 2021

FICCI asks govt to give incentives to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines

India Today | Apr 09, 2021

India Inc planning Covid-19 vaccination drive for its employees

The Times of Bengal | Apr 08, 2021

World Health Day - Quote by Dr Alok Roy, Chair FICCI Health Services Committee and Chairman Medica Hospitals

BW Healthcare World | Apr 08, 2021

Reshaping the EHS Domain in a Post Pandemic World

India Today | Apr 06, 2021

FICCI urges Centre to open up Covid-19 vaccination for 18-45 years age group

India Narrative | Apr 06, 2021

Surge in Covid 19 cases could derail economic revival, govt may embark on mass vaccination drive

9mm News | Apr 06, 2021

FICCI urges the government to introduce COVID testing in the states, which is open to the age group of 18-45 years

The Economic Times | Apr 05, 2021

Expedite jabs for those aged between 18 & 45, FICCI urges govt

Show News | Apr 04, 2021

Increase testing, vaccinate these aged 18-45: FICCI urges authorities

The New Indian Express | Apr 04, 2021

COVID-19: FICCI urges government to ramp up testing, open vaccination for 18-45 years age group

Daily Excelsior | Apr 04, 2021

FICCI urges govt to ramp up testing, open vaccination for 18-45 years age group

News Infoseries | Apr 04, 2021

Boost testing, vaccinate those aged 18-45: FICCI urges government

Tezz Buzz | Apr 04, 2021

FICCI appeals to the government, vaccination should be started for people of 18-45 years old!

All Places Map | Apr 04, 2021

FICCI urges govt to ramp up testing, open vaccination for 18-45 years age group

The Hindu | Apr 04, 2021

Boost testing, vaccinate those aged 18-45: FICCI urges government

The Newz Box | Apr 04, 2021

Boost testing, vaccinate those aged 18-45: FICCI urges government

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Include retailers in list of frontline workers: FICCI

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Include retail employees in list of 'frontline workers' for COVID vaccination: FICCI to govt

Industry chamber FICCI has written to the Union Health Ministry seeking inclusion of retail industry staffers in the list of 'frontline workers' for the COVID-19 vaccination drive. "The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as 'frontline workers' as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection.

"These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout," said Arvind Mediratta, chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO - METRO Cash & Carry India.

He said the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of the private sector in the vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kirana shops.

The Indian retail and e-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centres, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic, FICCI said in the letter to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

"It is of critical importance therefore, that the retail industry should be included in the list of 'frontline workers' and among the early recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine," the chamber said.

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Include retail employees in list of 'frontline workers': FICCI to govt

Industry chamber FICCI has written to the Union Health Ministry seeking inclusion of retail industry staffers in the list of 'frontline workers' for the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

"The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as 'frontline workers' as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection.

"These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout," said Arvind Mediratta, chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO - METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt Ltd.

He said the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of the private sector in the vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kirana shops.

The Indian retail and e-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centres, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic, FICCI said in the letter to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

"It is of critical importance therefore, that the retail industry should be included in the list of 'frontline workers' and among the early recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine," the chamber said.

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Include retail employees in list of "frontline workers" for COVID vaccination: FICCI to govt

Industry chamber FICCI has written to the Union Health Ministry seeking inclusion of retail industry staffers in the list of ''frontline workers'' for the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

"The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as ''frontline workers'' as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection.

"These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout," said Arvind Mediratta, chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO - METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt Ltd.

He said the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of the private sector in the vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kirana shops.

The Indian retail and e-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centres, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic, FICCI said in the letter to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

"It is of critical importance therefore, that the retail industry should be included in the list of ''frontline workers'' and among the early recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine," the chamber said.

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Include retail employees in list of 'frontline workers' for COVID vaccination: FICCI to govt

Industry chamber FICCI has written to the Union Health Ministry seeking inclusion of retail industry staffers in the list of 'frontline workers' for the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

'The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as 'frontline workers' as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection.

'These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout,' said Arvind Mediratta, chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO - METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt Ltd.

He said the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of the private sector in the vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kirana shops.

The Indian retail and e-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centres, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic, FICCI said in the letter to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. 'It is of critical importance therefore, that the retail industry should be included in the list of 'frontline workers' and among the early recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine,' the chamber said.

Devdiscourse | Mar 11, 2021

Include retail employees in list of 'frontline workers' for COVID vaccination: FICCI to govt

Industry chamber FICCI has written to the Union Health Ministry seeking inclusion of retail industry staffers in the list of 'frontline workers' for the COVID-19 vaccination drive. ''The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as 'frontline workers' as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection. ''These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout,'' said Arvind Mediratta, chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO - METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt Ltd. He said the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of the private sector in the vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kirana shops.

The Indian retail and e-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centres, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic, FICCI said in the letter to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. ''It is of critical importance therefore, that the retail industry should be included in the list of 'frontline workers' and among the early recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine,'' the chamber said.

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FICCI Seeks inclusion of retailers in the list of frontline Workers

Industry body FICCI has urged the government to include the retail industry in the list of ‘frontline workers’ and among the early recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine.

In a letter written to health minister Harsh Vardhan, FICCI Secretary General Dilip Chenoy said that country’s retailers have been on the front lines throughout the pandemic ensuring seamless flow of goods, products and services to people.

“Their early vaccination would not only ensure their own safety, but also help break the potential transmission of the virus to the larger communities they serve,” he wrote to the minister.

The Indian Retail and E-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centers, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic.

Earlier, Arvind Mediratta, Chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO – METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt. Ltd said that the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of private sector in the ongoing vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kiranas shops as front-line workers and incorporating them in the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

“The pandemic has reiterated the true value of the presence of these small businesses and kiranas in our neighbourhood. The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as ‘frontline workers’ as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection. These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout,” he said.

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FICCI seeks inclusion of retailers in the list of frontline workers

Industry body FICCI has urged the government to include the retail industry in the list of 'frontline workers' and among the early recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine.

In a letter written to health minister Harsh Vardhan, FICCI Secretary General Dilip Chenoy said that country's retailers have been on the front lines throughout the pandemic ensuring seamless flow of goods, products and services to people.

"Their early vaccination would not only ensure their own safety, but also help break the potential transmission of the virus to the larger communities they serve," he wrote to the minister.

The Indian Retail and E-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centers, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic.

Earlier, Arvind Mediratta, Chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO - METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt. Ltd said that the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of private sector in the ongoing vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kiranas shops as front-line workers and incorporating them in the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

"The pandemic has reiterated the true value of the presence of these small businesses and kiranas in our neighbourhood. The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as 'frontline workers' as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection. These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout," he said.

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FICCI seeks inclusion of retailers in the list of frontline workers

Industry body FICCI has urged the government to include the retail industry in the list of 'frontline workers' and among the early recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine.

In a letter written to health minister Harsh Vardhan, FICCI Secretary General Dilip Chenoy said that country's retailers have been on the front lines throughout the pandemic ensuring seamless flow of goods, products and services to people.

"Their early vaccination would not only ensure their own safety, but also help break the potential transmission of the virus to the larger communities they serve," he wrote to the minister.

The Indian Retail and E-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centers, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic.

Earlier, Arvind Mediratta, Chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO - METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt. Ltd said that the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of private sector in the ongoing vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kiranas shops as front-line workers and incorporating them in the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

"The pandemic has reiterated the true value of the presence of these small businesses and kiranas in our neighbourhood. The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as 'frontline workers' as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection. These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout," he said.

IND News | Mar 11, 2021

FICCI seeks inclusion of retailers in the list of frontline workers

Industry body FICCI has urged the government to include the retail industry in the list of ‘frontline workers’ and among the early recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine.

In a letter written to health minister Harsh Vardhan, FICCI Secretary General Dilip Chenoy said that country’s retailers have been on the front lines throughout the pandemic ensuring seamless flow of goods, products and services to people.

“Their early vaccination would not only ensure their own safety, but also help break the potential transmission of the virus to the larger communities they serve,” he wrote to the minister.

The Indian Retail and E-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centers, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic.

Earlier, Arvind Mediratta, Chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO – METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt. Ltd said that the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of private sector in the ongoing vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kiranas shops as front-line workers and incorporating them in the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

“The pandemic has reiterated the true value of the presence of these small businesses and kiranas in our neighbourhood. The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as ‘frontline workers’ as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection. These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout,” he said.

SME Times | Mar 11, 2021

FICCI seeks inclusion of retailers in the list of frontline workers

Industry body FICCI has urged the government to include the retail industry in the list of 'frontline workers' and among the early recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine.

In a letter written to health minister Harsh Vardhan, FICCI Secretary General Dilip Chenoy said that country's retailers have been on the front lines throughout the pandemic ensuring seamless flow of goods, products and services to people.

"Their early vaccination would not only ensure their own safety, but also help break the potential transmission of the virus to the larger communities they serve," he wrote to the minister.

The Indian Retail and E-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centers, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic.

Earlier, Arvind Mediratta, Chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO - METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt. Ltd said that the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of private sector in the ongoing vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kiranas shops as front-line workers and incorporating them in the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

"The pandemic has reiterated the true value of the presence of these small businesses and kiranas in our neighbourhood. The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as 'frontline workers' as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection. These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout," he said.

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Include Retail Employees in List of 'frontline Workers' for COVID Vaccination: FICCI to Govt

Times of Republic | Mar 11, 2021

FICCI seeks inclusion of retailers in the list of frontline workers

Industry body FICCI has urged the government to include the retail industry in the list of ‘frontline workers’ and among the early recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine.

In a letter written to health minister Harsh Vardhan, FICCI Secretary General Dilip Chenoy said that country’s retailers have been on the front lines throughout the pandemic ensuring seamless flow of goods, products and services to people.

“Their early vaccination would not only ensure their own safety, but also help break the potential transmission of the virus to the larger communities they serve,” he wrote to the minister.

The Indian Retail and E-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centers, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic.

Earlier, Arvind Mediratta, Chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO – METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt. Ltd said that the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of private sector in the ongoing vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kiranas shops as front-line workers and incorporating them in the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

“The pandemic has reiterated the true value of the presence of these small businesses and kiranas in our neighbourhood. The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as ‘frontline workers’ as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection. These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout,” he said.

Bollyinside | Mar 11, 2021

Include retail employees in list of "frontline workers" for COVID vaccination: FICCI to govt

Industry chamber FICCI has written to the Union Health Ministry seeking inclusion of retail industry staffers in the list of ”frontline workers” for the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

“The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as ”frontline workers” as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection.

“These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout,” said Arvind Mediratta, chairperson, FICCI Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO – METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt Ltd.

He said the industry leaders jointly deliberated on the need for intervention of the private sector in the vaccination programme and stressed upon prioritising retail employees as well as small retailers like mom and pop kirana shops.

The Indian retail and e-commerce industry employs around 40 million people. Those working across stores, distribution centres, warehouses and throughout the retail ecosystem are particularly at highest risk from the devastating impact of the pandemic, FICCI said in the letter to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

“It is of critical importance therefore, that the retail industry should be included in the list of ”frontline workers” and among the early recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine,” the chamber said.

Live Mint | Feb 23, 2021

Govt to utilise more pvt hospitals to enhance Covid-19 vaccination

The government plans to utilise more private hospitals in order to increase the speed and coverage of covid-19 vaccination in India. Currently, over 10,000 hospitals (private and government combined) are being used for administration of covid-19 vaccines. “Out of the 10,000 hospitals that are being used for administering the covid-19 vaccines each day, at least 2,000 hospitals are from private sector," Rajesh Bhushan Union Health Secretary said.

“This shows how essential is the private sector and it plays the role of a force multiplier which is acknowledge by the government. In the coming days, more private sector hospitals will be utilized to increase the vaccination coverage and speed," Bhushan said adding that the private sector is playing a vital role in many of the government’s health programmes.

Outlining the role of private sector in healthcare, Bhushan said that out of the 24,000 hospitals under the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojna which are providing cashless treatment, over 11,000 hospitals are from the private sector being involved for last two years.

“The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is also completely based on private sector leaving the dispensaries. More than 800 private hospitals are already a part of CGHS. The private sector has a larger role to play in the nationwide covid-19 vaccination program," said Bhushan.

Private sector has also shown its willingness and intent to support and augment government’s capacity across the value chain of covid-19 vaccine distribution and administration. The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for covid-19 (NEGVAC) had met industry representatives in November last year to assess private sector capabilities and capacities for the procurement, distribution, and inoculation of the covid-19 vaccine.

FICCI has submitted a detailed plan outlining what support private sector, including healthcare, can provide, through the FICCI-EY Strategy paper on ‘Protecting India - Public Private Partnership for vaccinating against covid-19’, submitted to NEGVAC In December 2020.

According to the white paper, India may need 1.3 lakh-1.4 lakh vaccination centers, 1.0 lakh healthcare professionals (as inoculators) and 2.0 lakh support staff/ volunteers for mass-inoculation of prioritized individuals (30 crore people as identified by the government, includes healthcare professionals, frontline workers, people above 50 years and also people with co-morbidities) by August 2021 and the entire adult population (80 crore) by the end of 2022.

The white paper further said that to meet the demand of 1.3 lakh-1.4 lakh centers, 60% of the existing public health infrastructure will have to house a vaccination center. Against the requirement of 1.0 lakh inoculators, the public sector can potentially provide 60,000-70,000 (10% of the nurse/ANM capacity in public sector) of them. This could lead to a capacity constraint especially in key states such as Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

Live Mint | Feb 17, 2021

Govt looks at pvt sector for larger participation in nationwide vaccination prog

As India plans to begin covid-19 vaccination of people aged 50 and above and those with comorbidities in March, the government is looking at the private sector to drive the program at a faster pace.

The discussion was part of a high-level meeting in which P K Mishra Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired to review in detail the progress of the covid-19 vaccination drive across the country and steps to accelerate the pace of vaccination.

The government said that there are plans to scale up the delivery of vaccines and to increase the number of covid-19 vaccination sites manifold.

“Currently 10,000-11,000 immunisation sessions are being conducted. It is planned to scale this to four to five times of that when the next phase is started," the government said in a statement. According to the union health ministry, currently about 2000 private hospitals are already engaged in the vaccination effort, the government plans to loop in more hospitals.

“As per normal priority adopted across the world, first preference has been accorded to health workers and frontline workers. Next in line will be the 50 plus population and those with co-morbid conditions for whom efforts are on to start the vaccination process in two to three weeks," the health ministry said in a statement.

“The necessary systems are put in place – such as stabilizing the CoWIN platform to handle the huge demand, finalizing Application Programming Interface (APIs) for interfacing with CoWIN platform, deciding on relevant databases for populating the data - details about the citizen such as age, address, ID etc, keeping track of progress on CoWIN platform, delivery of second dose, issue of vaccination certificate etc. All the above will have to be in a paperless digital platform and this is being stabilized," the union health ministry said.

The principal secretary was apprised that stock of available vaccines is being utilized in the most effective manner with a view to ensuring that the wastage is reduced. The utilization of available stock is based on present local demands and other demands such as CoVAX and supply to friendly countries.

During the course of the meeting, preparedness and modalities for 3rd stage vaccination drive covering people above 50 years of age and those with co-morbid below 50 years of age, were discussed.

The private sector has also shown its willingness and intent to support and augment the government’s capacity across the value chain of covid-19 vaccine distribution and administration. The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for covid-19 (NEGVAC) had met industry representatives in November last year to assess private sector capabilities and capacities for the procurement, distribution, and inoculation of the covid-19 vaccine.

FICCI has submitted a detailed plan outlining what support private sector, including healthcare, can provide, through the FICCI-EY Strategy paper on ‘Protecting India - Public Private Partnership for vaccinating against covid-19’, submitted to NEGVAC In December 2020.

Dr. Alok Roy, Chair, FICCI Health Services Committee and Chairman, Medica Group of Hospitals said, “Given that we are on the verge of launching the largest ever and a complex vaccination program, effective partnerships and seamless collaborations will be pivotal for its success. We hope that the government has taken note of the intent and commitment from private sector players for accelerating the process of targeted vaccination across the country."

Money Control | Feb 09, 2021

E-pharmacy firm 1mg says investing in cold chain, training staff for COVID-19 vaccination

India's leading e-pharmacy company 1mg said it is investing in expansion of its cold chain, training thousands of vaccinators and is in touch with vaccine makers for possible partnerships to participate in COVID-19 vaccination, as and when the government allows the private sector.

"We are waiting to get some clarity from the government as to when and how the private sector can participate, at 1mg we are keen to participate," said Prashant Tandon, CEO of 1mg to Moneycontrol.

Tandon said 1mg has put in place four key things like information about the vaccine, administration, supply chain and doctor consultation for successful rollout COVID-19 vaccination.

"We do vaccinations for flu shots, pneumococcal vaccine and hepatitis-B, we have the expertise, so what we are doing now is we are investing in setting up a cold chain for vaccine supplies, currently we have 500 trained technicians who can administer the vaccine, we are training network of 5,000 to 10,000 vaccinators, we are in touch with a bunch of vaccine manufacturers for possible tie-ups," Tandon said.

To be sure the government hasn't given any indication of allowing private sector participation in the COVID-19 vaccination drive. The government plans to vaccinate three crore healthcare and frontline workers in the initial phase of the vaccination drive.

In Budget 2021, the government allocated Rs 30,000 crore for vaccinating at least 50 crore people, suggesting the vaccination rollout would be led by the government.

India has approved the Serum Institute of India’s Covishield and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for vaccination.

It isn't 1mg alone, other private sector players such as Apollo Hospitals, Portea Medical, Medlife, Reliance-Netmeds, Pharmeasy among others have evinced interest to be part of COVID-19 vaccination, but are awaiting more clarity from the government.

An earlier EY-FICCI survey estimates that India may need 1.3 lakh-1.4 lakh vaccination centres, a lakh healthcare professionals (as inoculators) and two lakh support staff for mass-inoculation of prioritized 30 crore people as identified by the government, includes healthcare professionals, frontline workers, people above 50 years and also people with comorbidities by August 2021 and the entire adult population of 80 crore by the end of 2022. The survey says the government would need to allocate 60 percent of the existing public health infrastructure for vaccination, impacting the routine healthcare needs.

FICCI has been suggesting a hybrid model involving resource sharing between public and private players.

Fundraising

On funding raise plans, Tandon said the company is evaluating various "options and the intention is to grow big".

Earlier, there were reports about the Tata group and private equity firm Gaja Capital and World Bank arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) are among those in talks with 1mg to invest a total of at least $100 million in the e-pharmacy firm.

With over 37 million app downloads, 345 million monthly page views and over 160 million annual unique users visiting the platform in 12 months, 1mg has become a leading player in the digital healthcare space with presence across e-pharmacy, e-diagnostics and telemedicine services.