New Delhi: BeatO, a digital care platform for controlling and reversing diabetes, has announced that they have more than two million people with diabetes on their platform. The platform has seen its user base grow by 17x in the past five years. According to a recent Lancet report, India is home to approximately 77 million … Read more
Despite the recent rise in rural vaccinations, many states are still lagging. (Photo source: IE) By Zarina Screwvala The pandemic presented us with numerous challenges. Crippling medical infrastructure, the migrant crisis and the loss of employment in both urban and rural areas, the nation has dealt with it all. By September 2021 the country has … Read more
By Anurag KhoslaFrom eradicating small pox to becoming a favoured international destination for medical tourism, India’s health care industry has come a long way. In the Union Budget 2021-22 the government of India has increased the spending and allocated 35,000 crores (4.8 billion USD) for home grown covid-19 vaccines alone. Due to factors like rising … Read more
In 2019, about 10.93 million tourists visited India, their average daily stay for a foreign tourist clocked is 21 days and the average daily spending is pegged at $34. Image: Rajasthan Tourism/ Twitter Planning to travel soon but not sure whether to step out or not? Major travel and tourism related announcements from Finance Minister … Read more