Online Chikitsa Mitra partners with UP Government for Mahakumbh 2025 healthcare services

Telehealth services to provide free medical consultations for over 40 crore pilgrims at the world’s largest religious gathering

Online Chikitsa Mitra (OCM), a prominent health-tech startup in India, has been appointed as the exclusive health technology partner by the Uttar Pradesh government for Mahakumbh 2025. This collaboration aims to provide specialised, free-of-cost healthcare services to over 40 crore pilgrims expected to attend the world’s largest religious event.

As part of its role, OCM operates a telehealth outpatient department (OPD) at the event, running daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trained nurses record patients’ vitals on-site and facilitate online consultations with doctors at no cost. The team of doctors includes specialists in internal medicine, dermatology, gynaecology, neurology, and cardiology. In the past week, OCM completed over 350 online consultations.

Smriti Tandon, Co-founder of OCM, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “We are honoured to work alongside the state government and associated hospitals to deliver healthcare support at an event of such unprecedented scale. This partnership reflects our commitment to making quality healthcare a reality for every Indian. By utilising technology and mobilising our team, we aim to create a safe and supportive healthcare environment for all pilgrims attending Mahakumbh 2025.”

Krishna Kant, Sector Magistrate, emphasised the importance of healthcare at the event, noting, “At Mahakumbh Prayagraj, our focus is to provide the best possible healthcare support to all pilgrims throughout the event. We have set up extensive medical facilities and hospitals to meet their needs. As part of the Digital Mahakumbh initiative, we are leveraging advanced technologies to improve healthcare services. Our partnership with Online Chikitsa Mitra brings telemedicine expertise to ensure seamless and accessible medical care.”

The partnership underscores the Uttar Pradesh government’s efforts to integrate innovative technology into public healthcare, improving accessibility for underserved populations. This initiative aims to serve as a model for future public-private collaborations in strengthening India’s healthcare infrastructure.

 

Mahakumbh 2025Online Chikitsa MitraTelehealth servicesUP Government
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