The Directorate of Hospital & Medical Education (DHME), Mizoram, and ECHO India successfully launched their first Classic Program on 24th September 2025.
The program titled “ECHO Capacity Building: Mandates of Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016,” will comprise six modules designed to enhance awareness and strengthen the capacity of healthcare professionals and caregivers across Mizoram.
Through the iECHO platform, the Mizoram Health Department has already implemented several programs that have proven highly beneficial for staff across various districts. These sessions have provided participants with opportunities to learn, share experiences, and acquire practical knowledge that directly supports their professional responsibilities. Each module under this new Classic Program will be presented and facilitated by highly experienced professionals and experts.
The inauguration & Program Overview given by Dr. Zonunmawii Pachuau, Additional Director, DHME, Mizoram, and Dr. Sandeep Bhalla, Vice President, ECHO India, provided an overview of ECHO India.
The first session was successfully conducted, and Dr. Robert L. Khawlhring, Deputy Director (P) & State Nodal Officer (MH), DHME, Mizoram, delivered the first module on the 'Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2016'.The session was facilitated by Prof. Zokaitluangi, HoD, Department of Psychology, Mizoram University
Dignitaries from ECHO India :
Dr. Sandeep Bhalla (Vice President-ECHO India), Ms Paromita Das (General Manager-ECHO India) Dr. Purnima Parashar (Manager-Project) and Ms. May Zodinsangi (Senior Executive-Project)
The program will be conducted monthly, bringing together experts and participants to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and strengthen the system’s approach to implementing the Rights of Persons with Disability (RPWD) Act 2016.
