New Delhi, 12 September 2025: Reckitt, a global consumer health and hygiene company, has partnered with PATH and the Centre for Health Research and Innovation (CHRI) to launch the Dettol Banega Swasth India - Maternal and Child Health Tech Accelerator. The initiative aims to identify and support innovative healthcare solutions focused on the first 1,000 days of life, with the goal of improving maternal and child health outcomes across India, particularly in underserved communities.
The accelerator will provide a platform for India’s innovators to develop and scale solutions that empower mothers, caregivers, frontline health workers, and health systems. It also seeks to strengthen the public health ecosystem across 500 aspirational blocks in India.
Gaurav Jain, Executive Vice President - South Asia, Reckitt, said, “At Reckitt, our purpose is to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world that aligns closely with the Government of India’s vision to ensure every citizen has access to quality and affordable healthcare. We believe that access to the highest standards of hygiene should be a right, not a privilege. Through the Dettol Banega Swasth India - Maternal and Child Health Tech Accelerator, in partnership with PATH-CHRI, we aim to bridge the gap between innovation and impact. This initiative is about transforming bold ideas into scalable, real-world solutions that reach the last mile, strengthening systems, improving lives, and supporting India’s journey toward Viksit Bharat @2047. Together, our success will continue to positively impact communities, building an ecosystem where health and hygiene are universally accessible.”
Neeraj Jain, Director, Growth Operations - Asia, Middle East and Europe, PATH, added, “At PATH-CHRI, we believe that innovation and collaboration are the twin engines that drive public health impact. We are proud to partner with Reckitt for the Dettol Banega Swasth India – Maternal and Child Health Tech Accelerator, an important step toward reimagining how we deliver on the promise of the first 1000 days of life. This initiative aims to identify, nurture, and scale homegrown solutions that address long-standing gaps in maternal and child health. By bridging innovators with public health systems, we are not only supporting bold ideas but also shaping a future where every child in India has an equal chance to survive and thrive.”
As part of the program, shortlisted innovators with product-ready solutions will present their ideas at a pitch event on September 15 and 16. The top five innovations will be awarded on October 2, during the launch of Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 12. These winning solutions will then be implemented in partnership with Plan India to support mothers, caregivers, and frontline health workers in marginalized communities.
The accelerator aligns with India’s broader public health strategies, including the National Health Mission’s RMNCH+A approach, which integrates reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health services. By combining innovation with systemic support, the initiative seeks to accelerate progress toward universal, affordable healthcare and contribute to India’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
