Scaling Health, Empowering Lives: Arogya World’s Journey of Impact

Shockingly, over half remain unaware of their condition, often until complications arise. 

Arogya World’s m-Diabetes program tackles the diabetes crisis head-on—using the power of mobile technology to deliver simple, timely, and effective health messages that inspire healthier living.

Program Highlights:

• 62 curated messages delivered over 6 months
• Covers nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and tobacco cessation
• Developed with Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, and reviewed by NHSRC India
• Available in multiple languages
• Proven to drive a 20% improvement in health behaviors

Since inception, over 1.5 million individuals have been positively impacted. In 2024, we made good progress – through a strategic partnership with Anaxee’s digital runners, we expanded to Tier 2 and 3 cities, reaching 125,000 rural consumers, and are working to reach 500,000 more in 2025.

Innovation continues: With support from the Endless Network, we are now piloting YouTube Shorts to reach rural audiences. We are also engaging with the Government of Karnataka on plans for a statewide rollout.

A 2024 study with LV Prasad Eye Institute, published in Frontiers in Public Health, confirmed a 20% improvement in diabetes-related behaviors. These findings, showcased at the International Diabetes Federation World Congress 2025 in Bangkok, affirm m-Diabetes as a scalable and replicable model.

The Road Ahead

Together, m-Diabetes and Healthy Schools are igniting a nationwide movement for health. They exemplify how digital innovation, grassroots partnerships, and evidence-based education can catalyze large-scale, sustainable change.

Arogya World is not just informing people. We are activating them—toward healthier choices, stronger communities, and a brighter, disease-free future for India.

Our goal: Reach 50 million people. And we’re just getting started.

Join us in our movement. Write to us at info@arogyaworld.org

Healthy Schools: Shaping Healthier Generations

Prevention begins early. Arogya World’s Healthy Schools Program equips middle schoolers with the knowledge and tools to adopt lifelong healthy habits.

In 2024, we pledged at the Clinton Global Initiative to reach 5 million children in 4 years—and we’re already halfway there. The program has been thriving with the support of the Rural India Supporting Trust and partners like CINI and SRU Innovations. We have reached 2 million students so far.

In states like West Bengal, the program is being integrated into the Ayushman Bharat School Health Program, scaling through government systems. In another ongoing project, with MAMTA Health Institute, in addition to the regular schools program we are excited to pilot at scale an integrated approach including micronutrient sufficiency through discussions on a balanced healthy Indian plate.

 Behavior change has been dramatic. eg in Banda district in UP –

• Preference for healthy snacks like poha: 19% → 92.1%
• Daily soft drink consumption: 28.3% → 2.1%

By aligning with the Government of India’s curriculum and launching the “Arogya Schools” initiative, we are not just teaching health—we are embedding it into the fabric of India’s school environments.