At The Antara Foundation (TAF), we believe there are known solutions to most problems in public health delivery in India. The real challenge is the delivery of these solutions at scale.
Since its inception in 2013, TAF has implemented programs in three Indian states: Rajasthan (2015–2019), Chhattisgarh (2019–2021), and Madhya Pradesh (2019–present). Our approach when beginning operations in a new state is to initially focus our interventions in select districts, with the goal of scaling statewide over time. This phased approach allows us to gather feedback, tailor interventions to the specific context of each state, and assess potential impact effectively.
Ashok Alexander sets up
The Antara Foundation
drawing lessons on scale
from business and his
experience in Avahan.
MoU signed with the Government of Rajasthan and Tata Trusts to begin working in Rajasthan.
Started work in 2 districts in Rajasthan (Jhalawar, Baran).
Established our flagship interventions AAA Platform, Rationalization of registers, and Nurse Mentoring, along with various other pilots to improve the state of maternal and child health service delivery.
Developed and piloted a cutting-edge integrated AAA app, as a digital version of the AAA platform, to further improve data use and quality, and efficiency of the three frontline workers.
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan launches the AAA platform across the state under the name ‘Rajsangam’.
AAA platform was completely scaled up across Rajasthan’s 46000+ villages, and handed over to the state government.
Program launched in 1 district in Madhya Pradesh and piloted in 2 blocks in Chhattisgarh.
Our health system strengthening interventions expand to include capacity building of frontline workers and coaching of government supervisors in addition to our existing suite of flagship solutions.
Our pilot in Chhattisgarh is concluded.
Our footprint expands to 5 districts in Madhya Pradesh.
We support the state government in COVID relief efforts.
Our footprint reaches 8 districts in Madhya Pradesh.
Our scope of interventions evolves from a pure health system strengthening program to include community mobilization as a crucial pillar of our implementation model.
We win ‘CSR Project of the Year award for our program in Chhindwara district.
Partnered with LGT VP under an updated MoU to continue our shared mission
Initiated our partnership with Infosys and Koita Foundation in 2024, with Koita supporting our new DBMS and Infosys aiding the launch of our community initiatives in the aspirational district of Damoh.
Created and launched the Dastak Abhiyan documentary with the Madhya Pradesh government, inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister.
The CHO Flipbook, a tool to empower Community Health Officers in managing high-risk cases, is being scaled across Madhya Pradesh.
Launch of Community Integration Model in Damoh, an aspirational district, with early results showing significant progress.
Deep community engagement in Barwani achieved a 79% success rate in converting probable home deliveries to institutional ones.
The Nurse Mentoring and Facility Enhancement (NMFE) program has been scaled up to cover all 313 healthcare facilities in our focus districts.
