The Work On The Ground
“What you do has far greater impact than what you say.” — Stephen Covey, author and educator
Even as India grapples with a shortage in the availability of the Covid-19 vaccines, post Covid complications have surfaced, where too the country seems to be running out of the prescribed medication. The only silver lining to this very dark, large and looming cloud, is the dip in the number of new infections. We know what is being said, but what are we effectively doing on the ground to rid the country of this Black Swan?
Over the year gone by, BW Businessworld has tracked and reported on many aspects of this mega health crisis. We have analysed where we stand in terms of the health infrastructure, the manpower available and the initiatives the government has taken to tackle this crisis. In the issue you hold in your hands, we delve deep into the allocation and distribution of vaccines across the states. We also draw attention to the Centre-state divide on vaccine allocation. We capture the voices of leaders in the healthcare sector in an attempt to gauge how we are dealing with this deadly virus, the challenges in management, its impact on the country and the outlook for the foreseeable future. In a special segment, practising doctors working on the ground, share their views too.
Our cover story in this issue is on Techtors, which is an exclusive BW Businessworld property. In this segment we flash the spotlight on the most promising and innovative entrepreneurs who are driving their business on new and state-of-the-art technology. This year BW Businessworld, in association with BW Disrupt, hosted the third edition of the Techtors summit. The pandemic only vindicated the potential of technology in enabling and vitalizing communication, mobility, accessibility, and cost efficiency. Never has the technology industry been in as much focus as now.
Technology entrepreneurs have risen to the challenges thrown up in a pandemic-riddled world and tapped into their creative problem-solving skills. From banking and finance to communication and education, this year’s Techtors have created a myriad unique and necessary innovations. The Techtors Summit and Awards recognized and celebrated visionaries in India, who have come to the fore at this time of crisis. We introduce you to these brilliant entrepreneurs and also share some of the conversations that emanated at the event.
Of course, we also carry all our regular columns and features that you look forward to. We hope you enjoy reading this issue, just as much as we did compiling it.
We pray for India to heal and for the world to heal.
