India is the land of philanthropy. Indian children grow up with stories of mythical kings who donated their kingdoms as acts of self-sacrifice. Religious and charitable institutions have been working to uplift people for centuries. We even have success stories of cooperatives like Amul which have existed since the 1950s. But even with this rich

COVID-19 has presented us with an opportunity.  Yes, it’s an unprecedented challenge, and our country has had to face dreadful horrors. But, it also brings us an opportunity to finally provide adequate, equitable access to healthcare for all. It also brings us an opportunity not just to save lives but also to create new livelihoods. 

How has your life changed in the past year and a half? Are you now working from home? Did you have to cancel travel or holiday plans? Any disruption will seem minor against disruptions seen in the health sector.  Throughout the world, health services collapsed under the burden of COVID-19. In India, regional disparities made