**Executive Summary**
This report outlines the scheduled webinars for Day 6 of Sādhana Saptah 2026, held on 7 April 2026. The sessions focus on "Tangible Outcomes" through discussions on universal health assurance, sustainable systems thinking, and data-driven social protection. Key objectives include enhancing citizen-centric services and improving outcome measurement frameworks across various government departments.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Expert-Led Strategic Webinars**
* **Universal Health Assurance:** Dr. K. Srinath Reddy will discuss policy frameworks and financing models aimed at ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare and sustainable health systems.
* **Systems Thinking for Sustainability:** Mr. Ashok Khosla will examine integrated approaches to development and environmental conservation, emphasizing the interconnection between sectors for long-term growth.
* **Social Protection and Last-Mile Inclusion:** Mr. Saurabh Tiwari will present on using Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and beneficiary analytics to reduce leakages and ensure digital platforms effectively reach intended recipients.
**Departmental and State Specialized Sessions**
* **Rural Development:** Orientation on the "VB-G RAM (G)" framework to help officials track and evaluate development outcomes at the grassroots level.
* **Postal Sector:** Presentation by PTC Darbhanga on best practices for improving the quality, accessibility, and responsiveness of citizen-centric service delivery.
* **Agricultural Research (DARE-ICAR):** Sessions will cover human resource development strategies, competency frameworks, and robust data management systems for evidence-based decision-making.
* **Administrative Ethics:** The State of Chhattisgarh will explore how ethical frameworks and value-based governance improve transparency and public trust in government programmes.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government Officials and Administrators**
**Impact**
Officials will gain access to specific methodologies, such as the VB-G RAM (G) framework and ethical governance models, to better measure the impact of their programmes.
**Action Required**
Attend the relevant departmental sessions to learn how to implement outcome-based tracking and improve service delivery responsiveness.
**Agricultural and Healthcare Sector Specialists**
**Impact**
These stakeholders are affected by new strategies in capacity building, data collection for research, and health assurance financing models.
**Action Required**
Review the proposed policy frameworks and data management practices to align institutional goals with the national focus on tangible outcomes.
**Social Welfare and DBT Implementers**
**Impact**
The shift toward data-driven analytics and digital platforms directly affects how social protection benefits are targeted and distributed.
**Action Required**
Utilize beneficiary analytics and digital targeting strategies to minimize leakages in the delivery of social protection programmes.
**General Citizens**
**Impact**
The public is the ultimate beneficiary of improved postal services, more transparent administration, and equitable healthcare access.
**Action Required**
No direct action required, though the public will interact with more accessible and responsive government interfaces resulting from these initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Sādhana Saptah: An initiative featuring expert-led webinars focused on tangible outcomes in governance, including universal health assurance and social protection.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): A government mechanism and digital platform discussed for achieving last-mile inclusion and improving the targeting of social protection programmes.
Universal Health Assurance: A policy framework discussed to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for all citizens through sustainable health systems.
VB-G RAM (G): An outcome measurement framework used for tracking and evaluating development outcomes at the grassroots level in rural areas.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions: The primary central ministry responsible for organizing the Sādhana Saptah webinars and overseeing governance outcome measurement.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Sādhana Saptah Day 6: Key Highlights of
Tangible Outcomes-Focused Webinars
Posted On: 06 APR 2026 3:24PM by PIB Delhi
The sixth day of Sādhana Saptah 2026 will focus on Tangible Outcomes, with expert-led webinars
scheduled for 7 April 2026. The sessions will explore universal health assurance, systems thinking for
sustainability, and data-driven approaches to social protection and last-mile inclusion.
Multiple Central Ministries, Departments and State Governments will also host specialised webinars on
citizen-centric services, capacity building, data management, ethics in administration and outcome
measurement frameworks.
Key Highlights of the Day (7th April, 2026):
1. Dr. K. Srinath Reddy:
Topic: Towards Universal Health Assurance for India
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Dr. Reddy (Founder President of Public Health Foundation of India) will discuss India's journey towards
universal health assurance. The session will explore policy frameworks, delivery mechanisms and
financing models needed to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for all citizens, with a focus on
measurable outcomes and sustainable health systems.
2. Mr. Ashok Khosla:
Topic: Systems Thinking for a Sustainable Nation
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Mr. Khosla (Chairman, Development Alternatives) will examine how systems thinking can guide India
towards sustainability. The session will focus on integrated approaches to development, environmental
conservation and economic growth, emphasizing interconnections between different sectors and the
importance of holistic solutions for long-term outcomes.
3. Mr. Saurabh Tiwari:
Topic: DBT, Beneficiary Analytics, Social Protection, Last-Mile Inclusion
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mr. Tiwari (Additional Secretary - DBT, Cabinet Secretariat) will discuss Direct Benefit Transfer,
beneficiary analytics and strategies for achieving last-mile inclusion in social protection programmes. The
session will showcase how data-driven approaches and digital platforms are improving targeting, reducing
leakages and ensuring benefits reach intended beneficiaries effecttively.
Ministry/Department and State Webinars:Department of Rural Development - Dr. V Suresh Babu, Assistant Professor, NIRD&PR (10:00
AM):
Topic: Orientation on "VB-G RAM (G)"
Dr. Suresh Babu will provide an orientation on the outcome measurement framework. The session will
explain the methodology, tools and processes for tracking and evaluating development outcomes at the
grassroots level, helping officials measure the impact of rural development programmes.
Department of Posts - PTC Darbhanga (10:30 AM):
Topic: Citizen Centric Services
PTC Darbhanga will present on citizen-centric service delivery in the postal sector. The session will
highlight initiatives and best practices for improving service quality, accessibility and responsiveness to
citizen needs in postal operations.
DARE-ICAR - Dr. S. K. Sharma, ADG (HRM), ICAR HQs (11:00 AM):
Topic: Capacity Building Imperative @ICAR
Initial Remarks: Dr Gopal Lal, Director, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad
Dr. Sharma will discuss the capacity building imperative at ICAR for achieving agricultural research and
extension goals. The session will cover human resource development strategies, training needs and
competency frameworks essential for strengthening agricultural institutions and improving outcomes.
DARE-ICAR - Dr. Kairam Narsaiah, Director, ICAR-IASRI, New Delhi (3:00 PM):
Topic: Data Management in ICAR
Initial Remarks: Dr. S. P. Ahlawat, PS (HRM), ICAR HQs
Dr. Narsaiah will discuss data management practices and systems at ICAR. The session will cover data
collection, storage, analysis and use for evidence-based decision-making in agricultural research,
emphasizing the importance of robust data systems for measuring research outcomes and impact.
State of Chhattisgarh - Dr. K Subramanyam, Member, Chhattisgarh State Planning Commission
(5:00 PM):
Topic: Ethics and Values in Administration
Dr. Subramanyam will discuss the role of ethics and values in public administration. The session will
explore how ethical frameworks and value-based governance contribute to better outcomes, transparency
and public trust in government institutions and programmes.*******
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