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Centre for Advanced Research

RurAl Health cAre Transformation (RAHAT)

Screening, Awareness, and Digital Care for a Healthier Future 

Empowering Health, Preventing Disease

 Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Excellence

Transforming Care Through Training

 Telemedicine, Greener Health, Enhanced ANC Quality

Smart Clinics, Connected Care 

Enhance Research and Healthcare Access

Strengthen research capacity, digital health & improved patient outcomes.

Scalable and Sustainable Healthcare Model

A participatory, replicable intervention model to enhance healthcare delivery. 

Improved Health Awareness and Compliance

Improved digital health literacy and adherence to care. 

Centre for Advanced Research: RurAl Health cAre Transformation

RAHAT, the ICMR-funded Smart Village Initiative, aims to improve rural India's access to quality primary healthcare through integrated digital health solutions. In collaboration with medical institutions, rural health centers, and local communities, it will strengthen healthcare access and delivery, build research capacity in medical colleges, leverage digital advancements, train healthcare professionals via a hybrid learning model. The Centre for Chronic Disease Control will contribute by assessing the impact of digital health interventions and predicting individual health outcomes.

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Featured Courses

Digital Health Course

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7 3 Free

Research Methods

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144 4 Free

Environmental Health & Sustainability

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28 2 Free

Health System Strengthening

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23 34 Free

Digital Health

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13 30 Free

Focus Areas for Impact

RAHAT also emphasizes capacity building for medical students, fostering community-driven healthcare solutions, and integrating sustainable
environmental practices to enhance overall rural health outcomes.

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Enhancing Research Capacity

Enhance the research capacity of medical students by implementing short and certificate courses across all the years of the project,..
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Building Research Infrastructure

Focus on enhancing Multidisciplinary Research Units (MRUs) in government medical colleges and Research Divisions (RDs) in private medical colleges to..
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Leveraging Digital Health Solutions

Utilize digital health tools like telemedicine, electronic health records (EHRs), and mobile health (mHealth) solutions to bridge the Know-Do gap..
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Building Smart Village for Sustainable Healthcare

Develop smart villages with a focus on enhancing primary care, establishing digital referral pathways, and empowering communities, ensuring accessible and..
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Why Choose Us?

The RAHAT Course offers expert-led, structured learning in research, rural healthcare, and digital health, combining interactive lessons, real-world case studies, and field-based projects. With adaptive assessments, hands-on mentorship, and ICMR-recognized certification, we empower learners with the skills, knowledge, and credibility needed to excel in medical research and healthcare innovation.

Expert-Led Learning

Courses are designed and delivered by renowned researchers, medical educators, and public health professionals with extensive experience in rural healthcare, health system strengthening, and research methodologies.

Flexible Learning

Our flexible learning approach ensures that participants can study at their own pace while engaging in interactive and practical experiences. The course is designed to be accessible, self-paced, and interactive & balance their education with personal and professional commitments.

Certification

The RAHAT Course Certification, validates expertise in research, health systems, and digital health, enhancing career prospects. It demonstrates proficiency in medical research and rural healthcare, boosting credibility and professional growth.

Completely Free

Project is offering a free online course on Research Methods, Environmental Health & Digital Health, to enhance knowledge and skills. Open to students, healthcare professionals, and academics interested in rural and public health.

Levels of Interventions

Institutional-Level Interventions

Institutional-Level

Aims to enhance research capacity in government and private medical colleges through specialized training for students, doctors, and healthcare staff. Using advanced Learning Management Systems, programs cover research methods, health systems, implementation science, digital health and environmental health and sustainability. 

Facility-Level Interventions

Facility-Level

Focus to integrate assisted telemedicine with AI-powered tools, including electronic clinical decision support systems and digital health surveillance. Trained professionals will use advanced devices like Kardioscreen (portable ECG), point-of-care testing devices, and digital stethoscopes for patient consultations.

Community-Level Interventions

Community-Level

A comprehensive outreach program will enhance health outcomes, awareness, service utilization, and continuity of care. Patients will receive Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs for digitized health records. Medical camps and screenings will monitor vitals, detect conditions like diabetes and hypertension, and promote preventive care.