Healthy Lives, Vibrant Futures: Hari Chandana's Initiatives for All Ages

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals aim to ensure healthy lives and wellbeing for people of all ages. In India, visionary leaders like IAS officer Hari Chandana are driving localized solutions aligned with this global vision. Through groundbreaking public health and community programs, Chandana is improving holistic health and quality of life for children, adults and seniors in Telangana.

Safeguarding Children’s Futures

Chandana is equipping children with skills for the future through digital literacy programs in schools. By providing coding and app development training, she is empowering rural students to become tech-savvy leaders. Her initiatives are bridging the digital divide and enabling kids to access opportunities. Chandana has also created child-friendly public spaces like the pet park – India’s first for kids to enjoy quality time with pets. Her people-centric urban design showcases a commitment to children’s joy and wellbeing. #DigitalIndia #FutureReady

Promoting Fitness for All Ages

Leveraging urban planning, Chandana has added over 1000 acres of green cover and 60 km of walking tracks across Hyderabad. These vibrant public spaces encourage citizens of all ages to embrace an active lifestyle. Chandana’s rejuvenation of lakes with facilities for boating, cycling and other sports makes fitness fun. Her drone-based mosquito control is creating a safer, more walkable city. By making public spaces inclusive, accessible and healthy, Chandana is promoting community health. #FitIndia #HealthForAll

Holistic Wellbeing for Women

Chandana’s She Toilets initiative provides safe, clean and accessible public restrooms for women with amenities like incinerators, feeding rooms and sanitary pad dispensers. This promotes dignity, comfort and health. Her loo cafes offer livelihood opportunities for women. Chandana has also opened a platform for women entrepreneurs to market eco-friendly products, thereby empowering them. Her multifaceted initiatives showcase a commitment to holistic wellbeing and empowerment of women across ages. #SheToilets #WomenEmpowerment

Active and Healthy Ageing

To make Hyderabad an inclusive city for the elderly, Chandana has implemented elder-friendly pavements, parks and community spaces. Her work on age-friendly urban infrastructure ensures comfort, accessibility and participation. Chandana’s leadership in telemedicine has also connected seniors in remote areas with health experts, improving access to care. Her visionary policies are enabling active and healthy ageing with dignity. #AgingWithDignity #Accessibility

Building Sustainable Futures

As a role model, Hari Chandana inspires hope for women leaders. Her localized solutions are promoting holistic health and wellbeing across ages – from empowering children with future-ready skills to enabling active ageing. Chandana’s initiatives aligned with the UN’s SDGs aim to leave no one behind. Her work exemplifies how women leaders at the grassroots can drive progress towards the vision of India 2047. By uplifting our youngest minds and caring for our elders, Chandana is building more vibrant and equitable communities. #India2047 #GlobalGoals