New Delhi, December 10, 2024 – The Healthy Indian Project (THIP) has been honored with the prestigious “Health Solution of the Year” award for its innovative WhatsApp chatbot RAKSHA at the inaugural edition of the Economic Times Healthworld Nutrition & Wellness Awards 2024. The event, held on December 6 at the Hyatt Hotel in New Delhi, celebrated excellence in the fields of nutrition and wellness, showcasing transformative solutions driving India’s healthcare landscape.
The theme of the conclave, ‘Nutrition & Wellness, India’s Next Big Leap,’ highlighted the burgeoning potential of the nutrition and wellness industries to revolutionize healthcare and pave the way for a healthier future. Prominent winners of the evening included Fitelo, Anytime Fitness, Mpower Minds, Solh App, and Ekantha: Mindversity on the Ganges.
The awards were adjudicated by an esteemed jury panel, including Dr. Sunil K. Khetarpal (Director, AHPI), Dr. Anuja Agarwala (Senior Metabolic Nutrition Consultant, AIIMS), Dr. Ramanand N. Shukla (Senior Director, Quality Council of India), Dr. Avula Laxmaiah (Director Grade Scientist, ICMR NIN), and Dr. Anish Desai (Founder & CEO, Intellimed Healthcare Solutions). Entries were evaluated based on innovation (30%), impact (30%), strategy execution (20%), and future growth potential (20%).
Neelam Singh, Editor of THIP, and Mehak Khurana, Manager of Marketing at THIP, proudly accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
Sudipta Sengupta, Founder and CEO of THIP, expressed his gratitude and optimism:
“This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to improving health literacy and tackling misinformation through innovative technology. Our WhatsApp chatbot RAKSHA is not just a tool but a lifeline for millions seeking credible, evidence-based answers to their health queries. This award motivates us to continue pushing boundaries and revolutionizing how health information is accessed in India.”
THIP’s WhatsApp chatbot RAKSHA, an acronym for Readily Available Knowledge and Service for Health Action, has been at the forefront of health innovation, offering free, evidence-based answers to health-related queries while combating misinformation. With this accolade, THIP reaffirms its dedication to bridging healthcare gaps and fostering a culture of informed decision-making in India.
The Healthy Indian Project (THIP) is a DPIIT-registered startup dedicated to improving health literacy and promoting preventive healthcare. It is a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and the first Indian website to receive medical content certification from AACI. THIP is also part of the World Health Organization’s Vaccine Safety Net. Through its media platform, THIP.Media, and the RAKSHA chatbot, it delivers accurate, evidence-based health information to the public.
