India hasn’t reached this phase yet. However, it’s not a question of govt Vs private sector. It’s about how we strengthen our healthcare system capacity using a mix of govt, business, philanthropic, community, individual infra, readiness and contribution. It’s *we* not *they*.
Here's an example of how individuals can be prepared for some types of emergencies
forbesindia.com/article/ideas-…
The last thing we want now. Running down real, useful efforts to push some ideological agenda.
There is a general tendency to look at govt, markets, social sector, legal institutions as rivals. Even Raghuram Rajan frames these pillars in competitive terms. Some truth to it. But, they also have to work in harmony, esp in times of crisis.
Yes. It's a bad idea to see one as a substitute for another.
We need to move from 'either/or!' to 'why not both?'
As Indian govt prepares to give money to people who need it most, its capacity to deliver it is greatly enhanced by digital infra it built over the last 10 years incl Aadhaar & Micro ATMs. (+ back A/Cs)
This is from a piece I wrote in December 2017. foundingfuel.com/article/when-a…
Takes a huge burden (of cash distribution) away from local admin, which can now focus on food grains, healthcare logistics.
So far, we paid too little attention to state capacity. Let's hope we sail through this with support from other pillars 👇
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"Given the scale and scope of the issue, tap every single network available to us - business correspondents, MFIs - to put money in the hands of people" ~ @binduananth
(Yet another great interview by @dugalira. Will look forward to a new one every day)
This is a good time to come together & contribute.
Fighting this war will need contributions from all - government, market, social sector and society
"This is the worst time for playing 'them' vs 'us'."
Absolutely!
India Post Payments Bank might be able to solve a good part of last mile problem in rural areas.
https://t.co/C0FGk4vmO9
Some more great examples
Tatas step in
IIT - Delhi
I've heard so many stories from my friends in banking & financial services, solving India's last mile problem is tough. Examples 👇
Station House Officer Arvind Kumar, 48, is making sure that the poor people in his police station's jurisdiction (Defence colony in Delhi) are not left hungry.
outlookindia.com/website/story/…
"We all failed to instil confidence in our fellow citizens." @krish_ramkumar
A crisis highlights, amplifies and worsens the problems that already exist in a society. A crisis also gives us an opportunity to correct some of them.
More financial commitment from Tata
tata.com/newsroom/n-cha…
A group of educators are supporting lockdown hit families in Malwani, the second biggest slum in Mumbai. (h/t @jarshadnk)
fundraisers.giveindia.org/projects/377
The doctor who helped defeat smallpox explains what's coming | @WIRED bit.ly/33RSRbC
Reinforces @krish_ramkumar's point.
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