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Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Ms. @archnavyas, Country Director, @gatesfoundation called on Prof. @AjaySoodIISc, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India to discuss possible ways to support S&T Clusters and to bring leading reasearchers, institutions, startups and policymaking together to streghthen India’s innovation ecosystem and translate cutting-edge research into solutions with both national and global impact.
They also deliberated on possible avenues for partnership to advance scientific excellence and innovation and contribute to the shared national vision of Viksit Bharat.
The meeting was also joined by Arnav Kapur from Gates Foundation and Dr. Rakesh Kaur, Adviser/Scientist ‘G’, and Dr. Sangeeta Agarwal, Scientist ‘F’ from OPSA.
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Pregnant women & their fetuses are extremely vulnerable to heat stress. Frontline Health care workers & hospital staff need training in preventive measures as well as ensuring maternal-child wards are cool & well ventilated @MoHFW_INDIA @NCDCgov @ndmaindia @tnsdma @fogsiofficial
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Choose facts.
Choose protection.
Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), emphasizes that the HPV vaccine has a strong global safety record backed by scientific evidence and continuous monitoring.
Extensive research and real-world data confirm that the benefits of the HPV vaccine far outweigh any perceived risks.
#HPVVaccine
#CervicalCancer
#SwasthNari
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Technology is only truly impactful when it meets people where they are.
At the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026, @saachibhalla, Deputy Director, Gender Equality, Gates Foundation, talks about the importance of offline solutions in working for real-world situations.
#AIForSocialGood #GlobalSouthAI #SouthSouthDialogue
It is always pleasure to hear from people like Sundar Pichai.
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a present-day force driving transformation across health, agriculture, and beyond. It’s helping systems become smarter, more inclusive, and more responsive to people’s needs.
As India emerges as a hub for purpose-led AI innovation, it’s creating a global blueprint for how technology can drive meaningful, human-centred progress.
#AIForSocialGood #SmartFarming #TechForGood
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman outlined the theme of three Kartavya in the Union Budget FY 2026-27.
#ViksitBharatBudget
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
To create a new range of skilled career pathways for our youth, Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman proposed interventions in the following sectors:
👉 Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)
👉Care Ecosystem
👉Hubs for Medical Value Tourism
👉 Set up a NIMHANS-2
👉Strengthen and increase capacities by 50% in District Hospitals by establishing Emergency and Trauma Care Centres
#ViksitBharatBudget
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
As India prepares to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026, PM @narendramodi Ji chaired a roundtable with Indian AI start-ups advancing responsible, inclusive, and globally relevant AI innovations.
➡️ These 12 start-ups are working in a diverse set of areas including e-commerce, marketing, engineering simulations, material research, healthcare, medical research and more.
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Preconception Nutrition: Our studies in THE LANCET Regional Health Southeast Asia link early dietary interventions to improved pregnancy outcomes. Unveiled at the #WHS2025.
#PreconceptionNutrition #MaternalHealth #InPrint #LancetSeries
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation signed an MoU today with the Population Council Institute (PCI), New Delhi, strengthening commitment to data-driven governance and statistical excellence. This collaboration marks a new milestone in producing and disseminating high quality data widely using AI/ ML tools and Big Data Analytics.
This MoU was signed by Sh. Kishore Kumar, ADG, Coordination and Quality Control Division, NSO (CQCD) and Dr. Soumya Ramesh, Executive Director, PCI in presence of Ms. Geeta Singh Rathore, Director General (NSS). #MoSPI #DataForDevelopment.
@Rao_InderjitS @_saurabhgarg @PIB_India @PibMospi @NITIAayog @mygovindia
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Dr. Niranjan Saggurti @Niranjan_PC, Country Director, Population Council, briefs Hon’ble CM of Andhra Pradesh @AndhraPradeshCM on key takeaways from Session 2 of the Conference on Population Dynamics and Development.
Key points discussed: ⬇️
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@Pop_Council
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
The future of #AndhraPradesh’s population management policy takes centre stage. Dr. Niranjan Saggurti @Niranjan_PC joins Hon'ble @AndhraPradeshCM N. Chandrababu Naidu for the final session: aligning data-driven insights with decisive leadership.
@Pop_Council #PopulationDynamics
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Dr. Niranjan Saggurti (@Niranjan_PC) and Prof. Faujdar Ram (Former Director, International Institute for Population Sciences) applaud the initiative by the Andhra Pradesh government on starting the conversation on fertility decline.
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Today, Ramkumar S, IAS, Secy Health, convened a crucial meeting to review the outcomes of the Mid-Term Review held on 21st Jan 2025 in New Delhi.
With a powerful message to SNOs & Consultants, he called for unwavering commitment & excellence, emphasizing on - Dignity of labour.
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Gender equality is more than a goal —it’s about taking action. At #PopulationCouncilConsulting, we are dedicated to driving innovative solutions for achieving #SDG5 on gender equality.
We want to hear from you! What impactful gender equality solutions have you come across?
Niranjan Saggurti retweeted
Proud to partner with @theantarafndn on the Akshita Program baseline assessment! Strengthening maternal, newborn & child health in Madhya Pradesh through robust research & community-driven solutions. Every voice matters!
#HealthForAll #ImpactAtScale #MaternalHealth
