Media Mentions

The first batch of trainee midwifery educators at the National Midwifery Training Institute (NMTI) at Vanivilas Hospital in Bengaluru, includes two male trainees. The NMTI is being supported by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, Aastrika Foundation, and UNICEF.

Dr. Janhavi Nilekani's efforts in establishing professional midwifery through Aastrika Foundation

The midwifery initiatives program was launched in the state of Karnataka.

In an interaction with Paul Massari, Dr Janhavi Nilekani talks about her journey of founding Aastrika Foundation and Aastrika Midwifery Centre, and how her training at Harvard enabled her to set up both these organisations.

During an exclusive interaction with the Indian Express, the Aastrika team discussed the various important initiatives the Foundation is backing in order to promote midwifery in the state.