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Item Effects of a large-scale participatory learning and action programme in women's groups on health, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene: a cluster-randomised controlled trial in Bihar, India(Journal of Development Effectiveness, 2024) Lisa Bogler; Christian Bommer; Cara Ebert; Abhijeet Kumar; S. Subramanian; Malavika A. Subramanyam; Sebastian VollmerEvidence from small-scale randomised controlled trials suggests that interventions relying on community involvement through a participatory learning and action (PLA) approach can improve health outcomes in resource-poor settings.Item Health Technology Assessment in India: Necessity, Progress and Future Plans(Journal of Health Management, 2022) Hardik Bhatia; Sreedhar DharmagaddaThe implementation of a universal healthcare coverage by the Indian government has forced a relook into the existing systems of healthcare decision-making. Health technology assessment (HTA) is being looked at to provide efficient decision-making and helping in priority setting for the policymakers. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has, therefore established a Medical Technology Assessment Board as a way of institutionalising the HTA framework and methodology in India. Despite some challenges, the future looks bright for HTA in India.