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Archna Vyas retweeted
Here's an example of technological innovations built to help the people at the frontlines of care. Watch Dozee's origin story — a fine example of a 'eureka' moment — and how it is expanding its reach to help healthcare workers and patients at crucial points of care.
AI For Social Good
Archna Vyas retweeted
What can the #GlobalSouth learn from India’s public health transformation?
@archnavyas of @gatesfoundation explains how, over 20 years, institutional births rose to ~90%, antenatal care reached 96%, and child stunting fell from 35% to 29%.
Watch. youtu.be/m94rtIyIvO0
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India's water management efforts offer valuable lessons for countries around the world. This case study brings experiences and lessons to a wider audience through 'From Gujarat to India: Water Lessons for the World.'
Do have a look!
@CPP_IIMB hosted the launch of the case study 'From Gujarat to India: Water Lessons for the World', authored by Daniel W. Smith, @NitinBassiN and @paramiyer_ and published by GMU and @GatesIndia, on 7 October.
🔗Read the case study: iimb.ac.in/JJM/case-study.ph…
Archna Vyas retweeted
माइक्रोसॉफ्ट के सह-संस्थापक बिल गेट्स ने प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi को सरकार में नेतृत्व के 25 वर्ष पूरे होने पर बधाई दी, स्वास्थ्य, प्रौद्योगिकी, जलवायु और नवाचार के क्षेत्रों में हुई चर्चाओं को याद करते हुए उन्होंने भारत के विकास के व्यापक पैमाने और नवाचार को गति देने की उसकी क्षमता की सराहना की, गेट्स ने ‘स्वच्छ भारत’ और भारत के डिजिटल पब्लिक इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर जैसी पहलों का उल्लेख करते हुए स्वास्थ्य, अनुसंधान एवं विकास (R&D) और AI के क्षेत्र में मानव कल्याण के लिए भविष्य में भी मिलकर काम करने की उम्मीद जताई
#25SaalSevaOnDD #BillGates
Archna Vyas retweeted
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates extends his wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of leadership in government.
Reflecting on their discussions around health, technology, climate and innovation, Gates highlights the scale of India’s development and its potential to drive innovation. He also points to initiatives such as Swachh Bharat and India’s digital public infrastructure, and looks forward to continued collaboration on health, R&D and AI for social good.
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Archna Vyas retweeted
Our opeds in @IndianExpress and @Jansatta on water governance and leadership in Gujarat and India during 2001-2026 - spelled out in our case study ‘From Gujarat to India - Lessons for the World’ to be launched at @iimb_official tomorrow. Think big, deliver in mission mode is key.
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@archnavyas : By leveraging AI, there is a possibility of finding where inequities exist. The question now is how we are leveraging DPI with AI, with that data that’s available to discover better, deliver better, and ensure that people stay healthy.
@orfonline, @IndiaInNewYork, @UNinIndia @ril_foundation
#IndiaDayUNGA #IndiaDay #UNGA81 #India #Development
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#UNGA81 | Session 2 | Women, Children and Youth: Building Healthier Futures for the Next Billion
Follow along for the key takeaways of this session with- @CarlaUNICEF, @archnavyas, Ishmeet Singh, David Gold, @Mandeep_Dh, @vanitasharma
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#IndiaDayUNGA #IndiaDay #UNGA81 #India #Development
Archna Vyas retweeted
As India experiments with AI, it is important to not forget fundamentals. We must work to build systems. It is going to be how we build capacity in state governments to implement A.I.
@CarlaUNICEF, @archnavyas, Ishmeet Singh, David Gold, @Mandeep_Dh, @vanitasharma
@orfonline, @IndiaInNewYork, @UNinIndia and @ril_foundation
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The power of individual country achievements is limitless. India has an opportunity to scale up innovations to save lives and convene other countries. We are just starting to see what India can do.
@CarlaUNICEF, @archnavyas, Ishmeet Singh, David Gold, @Mandeep_Dh, @vanitasharma
@orfonline, @IndiaInNewYork, @UNinIndia and @ril_foundation
#IndiaDayUNGA #IndiaDay #UNGA81 #India #Development
At @GatesIndia, we believe innovation matters most when it expands opportunity.
For countries like India, the promise of AI will be shaped by who it reaches and who really benefits.
Read this year’s Goalkeepers Report, Make This Matter.
#Goalkeepers2030
goalkeepers.gatesfoundation.…
Grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Hon'ble Union Minister Shri @ChouhanShivraj and the Govt. of India in advancing innovations that strengthen rural livelihoods and support farmers. Looking forward to continuing this important work together. @MSuzman @GatesIndia
Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @ChouhanShivraj ji met Mr. @MSuzman, CEO of @GatesFoundation, in New Delhi.
Discussed strengthening agriculture and rural development through innovation, technology and solutions that improve farmers’ livelihoods.
A valuable discussion with Dr. @DrJitendraSingh on strengthening state capacity. Countries of the Global South have much to share with & learn from each other. The Kautilya Global Centre for State Capacity, with @nalanda_univ, can make that exchange possible. @MSuzman @GatesIndia
Dainik Bhaskar: नालंदा यूनिवर्सिटी और गेट्स फाउंडेशन के बीच साझेदारी:ग्लोबल साउथ में नीति शोध को मिलेगी नई दिशा, संस्थागत मजबूती पर होगा काम
Read: bhaskar.com/local/bihar/nala…
Archna Vyas retweeted
During his visit to a Ghaziabad District Women’s Hospital, our CEO, @MSuzman met with state health officials and frontline workers and was inspired by the progress Uttar Pradesh is making in strengthening maternal and newborn care.
From witnessing live use cases of Family-Centred Care (FCC), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC) to conversations with those at the frontline of care, the visit offered a closer look at how the right tools can help strengthen health systems and improve care.
Great to be part of this conversation with Hon'ble CM Dr. @himantabiswa. Assam has been a valued partner, and we look forward to continuing our work together on health, women's economic empowerment, and agriculture. @MSuzman @gatesfoundation @GatesIndia
Mr. Mark Suzman, CEO, @gatesfoundation, met HCM Dr. @himantabiswa in New Delhi today.
The meeting focused on key development priorities and avenues for collaboration.
Thank you, Hon’ble @LtGovDelhi Sardar @SandhuTaranjitS, for the thoughtful discussion. We appreciated the opportunity to exchange perspectives on shared priorities and how collaboration across government, research, and innovation can help improve lives at scale. @GatesIndia
Mr. Mark Suzman, CEO, Gates Foundation, and Ms. Archna Vyas, Country Director for India, Gates Foundation, called on Hon’ble @LtGovDelhi, Sardar @SandhuTaranjitS, at @LokNiwasDelhi today.
Archna Vyas retweeted
We are delighted to announce our partnership with @nalanda_univ through the new Kautilya Global Centre for State Capacity in the presence of Union MoS @DrJitendraSingh and senior ministry officials.
We believe that this MoU will strengthen research, academic exchange, and capacity-building relevant to India and the Global South, building on Nalanda's renewed role connecting Asia's knowledge traditions with today's governance challenges.
🤝 Strengthening Global Collaboration on State Capacity
Nalanda University and the Gates Foundation signed an MoU for academic collaboration, anchored through the Kautilya Global Centre for State Capacity.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. @DrJitendraSingh Ji, Hon'ble Union MoS for Science & Technology and MoS PMO, Shri Rudrendra Tondon, Secretary (East) and senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs and other esteemed representatives.
The MoU exchange brought together Vice Chancellor Professor Sachin Chaturvedi of Nalanda University, Mr. Mark Suzman, CEO, Gates Foundation, and senior representatives from both institutions.
The collaboration will advance academic engagement, research and capacity-building initiatives with relevance to India and the Global South.
@gatesfoundation | @GatesIndia | @MSuzman | @Sachin_Chat | @MEAIndia | @PIB_India | @BillGates
Archna Vyas retweeted
As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, we celebrate the countless moments of progress that continue to move the nation forward.
The Gates Foundation is proud to partner with India on this journey — working together with governments and other organizations to build a healthier, fairer, and more prosperous future for all.
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Sometimes, the most ordinary things carry the most extraordinary stories.
Across India, over 8 million Self-Help Groups are enabling women to transform their skills into thriving enterprises.
Connected For Change - Empowered Women. Stronger Communities.
Access to information and opportunity can transform lives.
Through #SheConnectsDigitalAcceleratorIndia, we @GatesIndia are partnering with organizations that are enabling more women to participate, thrive, and lead in an increasingly digital world. @ril_foundation @GSMAm4d
Media Release - Reliance Foundation and Gates Foundation advance scalable solutions for one million women; announce first-round winners of ‘SheConnects Digital Accelerator: India’
Round Two Funding Call Opens for Indian non-profits
- Six grantees selected in the first round will reach nearly one million women over 15 – 18 months with scalable digital solutions spanning health, livelihoods, and public education to reduce the gender digital divide.
- Round 2 ‘Request for Applications’ is open, inviting Indian non-profits to apply for funding of up to INR 4.2 crore to scale high-impact, replication-ready digital solutions
New Delhi, July 16, 2026: The SheConnects Digital Accelerator a joint initiative of Reliance Foundation and Gates Foundation, marked two major milestones in India with the announcement of the six non-profit organisations selected in Round 1, who will together reach nearly one million women, and the launch Request for Applications for the next round of grants.
The announcements were made in Delhi on Wednesday, bringing key stakeholders from government, academia, philanthropic, civil society, and technology ecosystems.
The SheConnects Digital Accelerator: India, aims to advance women’s digital inclusion by scaling proven, high-impact solutions that enable women and girls to participate fully in the digital world, improving their lives and livelihoods. The Accelerator aims to catalyse innovative partnerships, strengthen evidence on what works, foster south-to-south learning, and help shape a more inclusive digital ecosystem. GSMA Foundation will support selected awardees in India with capacity-building bootcamps and peer-to-peer learning, alongside technical support to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the digital solutions and programmes that awardees are creating for women.
Speaking at the event, Ms Deepthi Reddy, Chief – Women Empowerment, Reliance Foundation, detailed the Accelerator's vision for India and officially announced the opening of Round 2. "Empowering women with tools and confidence to participate fully in the digital world is essential to a more equitable future. When empowered women are at the centre, they drive more than their own journey and catalyse transformation in society. At Reliance Foundation, it has been our long-standing commitment to identify and encourage scale-up of transformative solutions. We are excited to welcome the first cohort of our valuable partners who bring unique ideas for driving this mission forward together," she said.
Ms Saachi Bhalla, Deputy Director – Gender Equality, Gates Foundation, added perspectives from the Gates Foundation. “The SheConnects Digital Accelerator represents an important opportunity for non-profit organizations to develop and scale solutions that advance women’s meaningful digital inclusion, while generating practical evidence that can inform efforts across India and the Global South. Ultimately, the success of digital transformation will not be measured by the sophistication of our technologies, but by whether they improve people’s lives. Through the SheConnects Digital Accelerator, we have an opportunity to ensure that innovation is both inclusive and impactful,” she said.
Following a rigorous evaluation process, six non-profit organizations were selected for the inaugural round of grants with a collective commitment of INR 25.84 crore for this round, to deploy evidence-based digital solutions across India. In total, the Round 1 portfolio is projected to impact nearly one million individuals.
