The Seventh day of Sādhana Saptah 2026 focuses on Tangible Outcomes, with expert-led webinars scheduled for 8 April 2026. The sessions will explore grassroots healthcare systems and India's startup ecosystem for global leadership.

Multiple Central Ministries, Departments and State Governments will also host specialised webinars on last-mile delivery, agricultural innovation, natural farming and farmer income growth.

Key Highlights of the Day (8th April, 2026)

1. Dr. M R Seetharam and Dr. M Srinivas:

Topic: Grassroots & Community Health Systems

Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Dr. Seetharam (Orthopaedic Surgeon, Public Health Practitioner, and Development Activist) and Dr. Srinivas (Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi) will discuss community-based approaches to healthcare delivery. The session will explore how grassroots health systems can strengthen primary healthcare, improve access in underserved areas and deliver measurable health outcomes for communities.

 

2. Ms. Anjali Bansal and Mr. Bejul Somaia:

Topic: Building India's Startup Ecosystem for Global Leadership

Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Ms. Bansal (Founder, Avaana Capital) and Mr. Somaia (Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners) will examine India's startup ecosystem and its potential for global leadership. The session will discuss policy support, investment trends, innovation culture and the role of startups in driving economic growth and creating tangible outcomes in employment, technology and social impact.

Ministry/Department and State Webinars:

Department of Posts - PTC Saharanpur (10:30 AM):

Topic: Last Mile Delivery & Jan Sewa in the Context of India Post

PTC Saharanpur will present on last-mile delivery and public service initiatives within India Post. The session will showcase innovations and strategies for improving delivery efficiency, expanding service reach and enhancing citizen access to postal services in remote and rural areas.

DARE-ICAR - Dr. Gopal Lal, Director, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad (11:00 AM):

Topic: Agricultural Innovation Ecosystem: Startups, Incubation and Agri-Tech Leadership

Initial Remarks: Dr. J. K. Jena, DDG (Ag. Edn.), ICAR HQs

Dr. Lal will discuss the agricultural innovation ecosystem including startups, incubation centres and agri-tech leadership. The session will explore how innovation and technology entrepreneurship are transforming agriculture, creating new business models and delivering measurable outcomes in productivity, sustainability and farmer income.

DARE-ICAR Samuhik Charcha (3:00 PM):

Topic: Natural Farming for Sustainable Resource Management & Livelihood of Farmers

Convener: Dr. A. K. Nayak, DDG (NRM), ICAR

Moderator: Dr. S. K. Sharma, ADG (HRM) & Nodal Officer (iGOT, ICAR)

Experts: ICAR & Industries & Stakeholders

This collaborative discussion will focus on natural farming practices and their impact on sustainable resource management and farmer livelihoods. The session will bring together experts from ICAR, industry and stakeholders to examine natural farming methods, success stories and measurable outcomes in soil health, input costs and farmer income.

State of Chhattisgarh - Dr. Sanjay Dwivedi, Professor, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur (5:00 PM):

Topic: Farmer Income Growth

Dr. Dwivedi will discuss strategies and interventions for farmer income growth. The session will examine policy measures, agricultural practices, value chain improvements and market linkages that contribute to increasing farmer incomes and achieving tangible outcomes in rural prosperity.

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