HCLTech Grant Recipients

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professionalism and timely execution. e

promptness in both Grant signing and release

facilitated seamless collaboration and swiſt and

effective implementation of our initiatives. is

underscores the effectiveness of HCL’s Grant

management process and their commitment

to supporting initiatives for maximum

impact. e post-Grant support, including

the dedicated liaison, Mr. Rahul Kumar from

HCLFoundation, has been instrumental in

propelling our initiatives forward.

The Impact of the HCLTech Grant

RELEVANCE:

We have reached a total of

24,000 people and conducted screenings for

tuberculosis, with more than 50% belonging to

the most vulnerable communities (SC&ST).

INNOVATION:

A tele-counselling service for

treatment adherence and consultations for

persons with tuberculosis (PwTB). An online

platform called ‘Contaque’ for patient calls to

ensure proper follow-up. PwTB receive periodic

calls through (IVRS) related to tuberculosis,

Stories of Impact

Wari Panchayat, Singhia Block, Samastipur District, Bihar

IIH is committed to providing the best TB facilities to the community, clearly illustrated in the

challenges our team faces in this heavily flood prone area. In September 2023, a 28-year-old

patient named Dharmsheela Devi was diagnosed with TB in this flood-affected area. Shambhu

Kumar, the Block Coordinator of Singhia Block took proactive steps to minimize her travel

during diagnosis. e doctor prescribed a 6-month medication course for Dharmsheela. Despite

the flood-related challenges, Shambhu made regular visits to Dharmsheela’s home by boat for

follow-up care. is unwavering dedication to the well-being of patients exemplifies the team’s

commitment to delivering healthcare services to the community.

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Monitoring the growth of little children to detect malnutrition and refer them to the Nutritional

Rehabilitation Centre

nutrition, precautions, and prevention.

SCALABILITY/REPLICABILITY:

Previously,

IIH operated within 10 blocks of Samastipur.

With the support of the HCLTech Grant, we

are in the process of extending our intervention

area to cover all 20 blocks of Samastipur

district, now catering to a population of 3.3

million. is expansion will facilitate the

implementation of ‘Active Case Finding’

SUSTAINABILITY AND INCLUSION:

Community awareness sessions and training

sessions for 1044 ASHA workers were held, to

empower them in their frontline roles. We work

with vulnerable populations but also ensure

representation of every caste and gender within

our team. We leverage government funds

for equipment. Integrating technology for a

sustained impact has been a key focus. e

ASHA’s are trained to use mobile phones and

the ‘ASHWIN portal’—an app-based payment

system for their incentives, and ‘NIKSHAY IDs’

used for Direct Benefit Transfer for individuals

with TB.