Chandigarh | 18 August 2026: Highlighting its commitment to community healthcare, awareness and social welfare, HOPRAYAS Foundation participated as a panelist in an ICMR-sponsored workshop titled “From Evidence to Action: Scaling the Chandigarh Model of Intergenerational Digital Health Literacy for Healthy Ageing.”
The workshop was organised by the Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH-32), Chandigarh, bringing together healthcare professionals and community representatives to discuss ways of making digital healthcare more accessible and effective.
HOPRAYAS Foundation’s participation reflected the importance of bringing grassroots community experiences into public health discussions and ensuring that healthcare initiatives reach the people who need them most.
HOPRAYAS Foundation Highlights the Importance of Digital Health Literacy
Representing grassroots community experience, HOPRAYAS Foundation highlighted the need to make digital healthcare more accessible, understandable and practical, particularly for senior citizens and underserved communities.
As healthcare services increasingly adopt digital platforms, ensuring that individuals can confidently understand and use these services has become an important aspect of inclusive healthcare.
The Foundation emphasised the importance of community awareness, intergenerational learning and collaboration in helping senior citizens navigate digital healthcare facilities.
Such initiatives can contribute towards reducing the digital divide and improving access to essential healthcare information and services.
Representing Grassroots Community Experience
The HOPRAYAS Foundation delegation was led by:
- Ashwani Sadhu – Founder, HOPRAYAS Foundation
- Bharat Bhushan Kaul – Trustee, HOPRAYAS Foundation
- Raghuvinder Yadav – Health Partnership Advisor
The team’s participation brought valuable community-level perspectives to discussions on digital health literacy and healthy ageing.
HOPRAYAS Foundation was also felicitated during the programme in recognition of its participation.
Strengthening Collaboration Between Healthcare Institutions and Communities
The Foundation expressed its sincere gratitude to Dr. Sonia Puri, Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, GMCH-32, Chandigarh, for the invitation and opportunity to contribute to this important public health dialogue.
The workshop provided an opportunity to engage with healthcare stakeholders and explore the importance of translating research and evidence into meaningful community-level action.
HOPRAYAS Foundation believes that effective healthcare initiatives require strong collaboration between medical institutions, social organisations, volunteers and local communities.
HOPRAYAS Foundation’s Commitment to Inclusive Healthcare and Healthy Ageing
The Foundation’s participation in the ICMR-sponsored workshop complements its broader humanitarian and healthcare initiatives.
Its activities include voluntary blood donation, emergency blood support, medical assistance, healthcare awareness, community outreach and support for vulnerable populations.
Through these initiatives, HOPRAYAS Foundation aims to contribute towards a society where healthcare awareness and essential services are accessible to everyone, irrespective of age or social background.
The organisation particularly recognises the importance of empowering senior citizens with the knowledge and confidence to access modern healthcare facilities.
Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare Institutions and Communities
HOPRAYAS Foundation remains committed to bridging the gap between healthcare institutions and communities through awareness, collaboration and meaningful grassroots action.
Its participation in the ICMR-sponsored workshop at GMCH-32 marks another step towards strengthening its engagement with healthcare professionals and supporting inclusive public health initiatives.
Better awareness. Accessible healthcare. Healthier communities.
HOPRAYAS Foundation – Committed to Humanity, Healthcare and Social Welfare.
Event Details
- Event: From Evidence to Action: Scaling the Chandigarh Model of Intergenerational Digital Health Literacy for Healthy Ageing
- Date: 18 August 2026
- Venue/Institution: GMCH-32, Chandigarh
- Sponsorship: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- Organiser: Department of Community Medicine, GMCH-32
- Participation: HOPRAYAS Foundation as a panelist