USAID to provide 3 million USD for India’s PAHAL project

News:United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that it is going to provide 3 million USD for India’s PAHAL project.

Facts:

PAHAL Project:

  • PAHAL(Partnerships for Affordable Healthcare Access and Longevity) is a joint initiative of USAID and IPE Global.
  • Aim:To provide support to growth stage social enterprises in developing affordable & quality healthcare solutions for the urban poor.
  • Target:To reach 10 million poor in India by 2020 and help reduce out of pocket expenditure of the underserved urban communities by 30%.

Additional Facts:

  • USAID:It is an independent agency of the United States federal government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance.