On a quiet but significant day at Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, the focus shifted from policy papers and frameworks to people—specifically, founders who are building solutions for some of India’s most complex challenges. AIM hosted the founder of health-tech startup MedMarvel for an in-depth interaction at NITI Aayog, marking another step in the mission’s ongoing effort to stay closely connected with the country’s emerging innovation leaders.
At the heart of the discussion was a candid, founder-led conversation with Dr. Deepak Bagla, Mission Director, AIM. Rather than a ceremonial meeting, the interaction reflected AIM’s larger philosophy—listening directly to entrepreneurs, understanding ground realities, and exploring how innovation can be aligned with national priorities.
A Founder’s Journey, Told From the Ground Up
During the interaction, the MedMarvel founder walked through the startup’s entrepreneurial journey—how the idea took shape, how it evolved, and what it means to build a health-tech venture in a system as complex and diverse as India’s healthcare landscape. The conversation offered a close look at MedMarvel’s vision and its approach to solving persistent challenges in healthcare delivery.
Central to the discussion was how technology can be used as a practical enabler—helping bridge gaps in healthcare access, improving operational efficiency, and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes. These challenges are especially pronounced in areas where traditional healthcare systems face structural or logistical constraints, making innovation not just desirable, but necessary.
Innovation as a Pillar of Healthcare Transformation
Dr. Deepak Bagla, during the exchange, emphasized the growing importance of innovation-led enterprises in shaping the future of India’s healthcare ecosystem. He highlighted the need for solutions that are not only technologically sound but also scalable and impact-oriented—solutions that can move beyond pilots and deliver measurable outcomes at scale.
The interaction reinforced a key idea that has been central to AIM’s work: purpose-driven entrepreneurship, when combined with technology and innovation, can play a vital role in building resilient healthcare systems. Startups like MedMarvel, operating at the intersection of healthcare and technology, are well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to this transformation.
Why These Conversations Matter
Such founder interactions are not one-offs. They reflect AIM’s continued commitment to nurturing startups through sustained engagement, strategic guidance, and ecosystem-level support. By fostering direct dialogue between innovators and policymakers, AIM aims to create pathways for collaboration that help startups scale responsibly and sustainably.
For founders, these engagements offer more than visibility—they provide access to insights, networks, and institutional perspectives that can shape long-term growth. For policymakers, they offer an unfiltered view into how innovation is unfolding on the ground, and what support structures are truly needed.
AIM’s Larger Mission in India’s Innovation Story
As the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, Atal Innovation Mission plays a pivotal role in knitting together India’s innovation ecosystem. Its initiatives span startups, schools, higher education institutions, and industry partnerships, enabling individuals across age groups and sectors to turn ideas into impactful enterprises.
By continuing to engage closely with founders like MedMarvel, AIM is reinforcing its role as both a catalyst and a collaborator—ensuring that India’s innovation journey remains inclusive, impact-driven, and closely aligned with the country’s developmental priorities.
