Building Healthy Communities: Hari Chandana's Impact on Global Well-being

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages is one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (#SDG) aimed at building a better future. In India, visionary leaders like IAS officer Hari Chandana are driving change at the grassroots level to make this vision a reality. Through innovative public health initiatives in Hyderabad and beyond, Chandana is improving community health, uplifting lives, and setting an example for the world.

Championing Holistic Health

Chandana recognizes health as encompassing physical, mental and social well-being. Her initiatives like the #SheToilets provide safe, clean, well-lit and comfortable public toilet facilities for women. This promotes dignity and improves sanitation. Likewise, Chandana’s #FeedTheNeed community refrigerators tackle food waste while providing meals for the underprivileged. Such initiatives highlight the connection between health, nutrition and social welfare. #NutritionForAll

Building Healthy Communities

Creating public parks and rejuvenating lakes, Chandana has transformed public spaces into vibrant community hubs. Her efforts have added over 1000 acres of green cover and 60 kms of walking tracks in Hyderabad. This promotes fitness, recreation and mental well-being among citizens. Chandana is also leveraging technology for mosquito control around lakes using drones. Her multi-pronged approach showcases a commitment to building healthy and sustainable communities. #FitIndia #CommunityBuilding

Connecting Rural Areas

Through telemedicine platform ‘T-Consult’, Chandana has facilitated medical consultations between rural patients and specialists in cities. Bridging this healthcare divide improves access and saves lives. During the pandemic, her quick response and distribution of immunity kits with ayurvedic remedies strengthened rural health. Chandana is also upskilling youth and women through digital literacy programmes, enhancing livelihoods. #DigitalIndia #Telemedicine

Leading by Example

As a role model for ethical leadership, Chandana inspires hope. Her work has earned her a spot among India’s top 10 IAS officers driving change. She spearheaded India’s first green government office, showing commitment towards sustainability. Chandana’s perseverance in overcoming challenges and skepticism displays the power of conviction. Her journey of transforming dumpsites into beautiful public spaces reveals her creative problem-solving. #SheInspiresUs #WomensDay

Building Sustainable Futures

Hari Chandana’s localized initiatives are impacting community health and wellness at scale. Her innovative, community-centric solutions are building healthier and more equitable cities. By improving sanitation, nutrition, public spaces, sustainability and livelihoods, Chandana is uplifting India’s weakest sections. Her work exemplifies how grassroots leadership can drive progress across the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Chandana’s interventions may provide a blueprint for rapidly developing countries like India to build healthier and more sustainable futures. #India2047 #GlobalGoals