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High-Level Roundtable on Private Sector Engagement in Meghalaya’s Health Sector

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22 May 2026

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High-Level Roundtable on Private Sector Engagement in Meghalaya’s Health Sector

 

Date: 22 May 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Shillong, Meghalaya

 

GIZ India, the Government of Meghalaya, IIM Shillong, and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) invite you to a high-level, invite-only roundtable focused on strengthening healthcare systems in Meghalaya through enhanced private sector engagement.

 About the Event

This roundtable will convene senior representatives from government, industry, academia, and development organisations to explore collaborative approaches to addressing Meghalaya’s evolving healthcare needs. Given the state’s distinct geographical context and healthcare challenges, the discussion will highlight opportunities for innovative partnerships in areas such as healthcare infrastructure, digital health solutions, diagnostics, and workforce development.

Through focused and interactive exchanges, the session aims to identify priority areas for engagement, showcase successful partnership models, and generate actionable, policy-relevant recommendations. 

Key Focus Areas
  • Public-private partnership models in healthcare delivery
  • Investment opportunities and financing mechanisms
  • Technology-enabled solutions, including telemedicine and diagnostics
  • Capacity building and skills development in the healthcare workforce
 Why Attend?
  • Gain insights into emerging opportunities within Meghalaya’s healthcare sector
  • Engage directly with key decision-makers and stakeholders
  • Exchange best practices and experiences in public-private collaboration
  • Contribute to shaping practical solutions and long-term partnerships

Registration deadline: Thursday, 15 May 2026

 

Please note: This is an invite-only event. Participation will be confirmed based on relevance and availability.

Tentative Agenda: 
Time 
Topic 

09:00– 09:30 

Registration 

09:30- 9:45 

Welcome Address | Prof. Nalini Prava Tripathy, Director-in-Charge, IIM Shillong 

09:45– 10:00 

Setting the Tone | Dr. Joram Beda, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary,  
Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Meghalaya (TBC) 

10:00– 10:15 

Keynote Address | TBC 

10:15– 10:55 

Special Address 

  • Gabriele Manig, Deputy Consul General of Germany in Kolkata
  • Representative – GIZ
  • Representative – Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE)  

10:45– 11:15 

Challenges and Opportunities in Meghalaya’s Healthcare System 

Sampath Kumar, IAS, Addl. Chief Secretary, Govt. of Meghalaya 

11:15- 12:15 

Panel Discussion – Challenges and opportunities in mobilising healthcare finance 

Moderated by Dr. Teidorlang Lyngdoh, PhD, Associate Professor, IIM Shillong 

11:15-11:30 

Tea/Coffee Break 

12:45– 13:30 

Break-out Sessions 

  • PPP 
  • Technology 
  • Skill Development for Youth 

13:30– 14:30 

Lunch 

14:30– 15:00 

Plenary – Presentation of Ideas 

15:00– 16:30 

Round Table Discussion: Approaches, opportunities and challenges for providing impetus to research and development, new and innovative health care technologies 

Moderated by Martha Scheifel – Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE) 

16:30– 16:45 

Next Steps and Road Map 

16:45– 17:00 

Vote of Thanks | Representative – IIM Shillong 
 
Contact

For any queries, please reach out to: sustainmarkets@indo-german.com

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Shillong for this important dialogue.

 

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