CSR News: Collaboration with the UP Health Department to Provide Telemedicine Services at Mahakumbh 2025

Prayagraj, India: Online Chikitsa Mitra (OCM), India’s leading health-tech startup transforming healthcare access in rural and semi-urban areas, has been chosen by the health department of the UP government as the exclusive health technology partner for Mahakumbh 2025. The partnership brings specialized, free-of-cost healthcare services to the world’s largest religious gathering, expected to witness a footfall of over 40 crore pilgrims.

This collaboration marks a major milestone in OCM’s mission to make healthcare accessible to even the remotest corners of the country. At Mahakumbh, OCM is operating a telehealth outpatient department (OPD) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, where trained nurses record patients’ vitals and facilitate online consultations with doctors at no cost. The team of doctors includes specialists in internal medicine, dermatology, gynecology, neurology, cardiology, and more. In the last week, OCM successfully completed 350+ online consultations.

Speaking about the collaboration, Smriti Tandon, Co-founder at Online Chikitsa Mitra, said, “We are honored to work alongside the state government and associated hospitals to deliver healthcare support at an event of such unprecedented scale. This partnership reflects our commitment to making quality healthcare a reality for every Indian. By utilizing technology and mobilizing our team, we aim to create a safe and supportive healthcare environment for all pilgrims attending Mahakumbh 2025.”

Shri Krishna Kant, Sector Magistrate, added “At Mahakumbh Prayagraj, our focus is to provide the best possible healthcare support to all pilgrims throughout the event. We have set up extensive medical facilities, hospital to meet their needs. As part of the Digital Mahakumbh initiative, we are leveraging advanced technologies to improve healthcare services. Our partnership with Online Chikitsa Mitra brings telemedicine expertise to ensure seamless and accessible medical care.”

The partnership highlights the government’s focus on integrating innovative technology into public healthcare services to enhance accessibility for underserved populations. By collaborating with OCM, the initiative aims to set a benchmark for future public-private partnerships in strengthening the country’s healthcare infrastructure.

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