Welcome to the season premiere of Voicing Youth Research from the Centre for Innovation and Sustainability (CIS)! This season, we’re bringing our youth-led research to the forefront, pairing our young researchers with leading experts to give a fresh, youth-focused look at today’s biggest policy issues.

In our first episode, we dive into India's evolving digital healthcare landscape. Our host, Teresa Kuruvila and CIS Research Fellow, Aditya Prakash Magdum, sit down with global health specialist Sireesha Perabathina to unpack the complexities of the system. They’ll clear up common misconceptions about the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), reimagine the future of Primary Health Centres, and discuss the critical policy shifts needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

But this isn't just a technical discussion. We also explore the future: How can young people from diverse fields like tech, design, and public policy help drive this transformation, and what does genuine youth engagement actually look like?

Episode Highlights :

• Reimagining how primary healthcare can better serve underserved regions.
• A deep dive into digital equity, supply chains, and policy shifts for Universal Health Coverage.
• A call for meaningful youth engagement across public policy, tech, and design.