Announced in February 2022, which of the following organisations is one of the partners of the Sustainable Access to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare (SAMRIDH) initiative?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. NITI Aayog.
SAMRIDH Initiative
- It stands for Sustainable Access to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare (SAMRIDH) initiative.
- It was launched in 2022 with an aim on improving access to affordable and quality healthcare in India, particularly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as tribal and rural regions.
- It is a partnership between Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
NITI Aayog
- It acts as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of the Republic of India.
- It was established in 2015, by the NDA government, to replace the Planning Commission which followed a top-down model.