We were proud to host the State-Level Co-Development Workshop under NHRP-SANKALP on 22nd April in Lucknow

A successful step forward for Neonatal Health in Uttar Pradesh!

We were proud to host the State-Level Co-Development Workshop under NHRP-SANKALP on 22nd April in Lucknow, under the esteemed chairpersonship of Dr. Pinky Jowel, Mission Director, NHM-UP. This joint workshop brought together vibrant district teams from Varanasi and Unnao, reflecting a strong commitment to collaborative learning and innovation.

The inaugural session was graced by visionary leaders including Dr. V.K. Paul (NITI Aayog), Dr. Rajiv Bahl (DG, ICMR – online), Dr. Shobhna Gupta (DG – Child Health, MoHFW), Dr. Aashoo Grover (ICMR), Dr. Amlin Shukla (ICMR), along with Joint Directors from the UP Directorate of Family Welfare and RCH.

The team were energized by the spirited participation of CMO, MOi/c community members, ASHA workers, Sanginis, CHOs, and block- and district-level leadership from both districts. Our General Managers for Child Health, Maternal Health, and Community Processes also enriched the discussions with their insights.

A big thank you to our development partners—UP-TSU, SIFPSA, UNICEF, Jhpiego, and others—for their active engagement. We also had the pleasure of hosting experts from KGMU Lucknow, BHU Varanasi, GSVM Kanpur, and colleagues from the Gates Foundation.

Together, we are shaping a more responsive and inclusive health system for Uttar Pradesh.