Viability Of "Not ForProfit "Hospital in Indian Corporate Diaspora

India’s policies and programmes are aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030. With a population of about 1.38 billion and counting, India has an ever-increasing need for healthcare services. Although multiple efforts across different areas spearheaded by the Government are meeting this vast need, statistics available in the public domain reveal a significant gap in the accessibility and availability of healthcare across all segments of the population. The private sector plays a significant role in bridging the gap in healthcare availability; however, it usually faces the challenge of providing affordable care to a large section of the population, while ensuring its own sustenance and efficiency. The “Not-for-Profit” Hospital Sector has the reputation of providing affordable and accessible healthcare for many years. This sector has done yeoman service over the years with some institutions from even before Independence. Although various institutions have been established for different purposes, this sector provides not only curative healthcare, but also preventive healthcare, and links healthcare with social reform, community engagement, and education. They utilize the resources and grants provided to them by the Government to provide cost effective healthcare to the population without being overly concerned about profits. However, this sector remains largely understudied, with a lack of awareness about its services in the public domain. The aim of this study is to understand the operating model of some of the prominent institutions across the country, including their premise of service, human resource availability, cost containment levers, and the challenges they face. This study will facilitate policymakers in deciding how they can assist this sector to sustain, grow, and in turn, help reach the unreached sections of society