₹2,50,000 is what turns a motivated student into a certified healthcare professional.
SAKSHAM covers a full year — tuition, materials, exams, uniform, a monthly stipend and paid accommodation — for one student who has the aptitude but not the means. Move the slider on the live page to see what a gift actually funds.
9 districts · 5 states · Since 2022
One student, fully funded
Fully funded — trained, certified and placed.
The Problem
Talent isn’t the barrier here. Tuition is.
India’s healthcare system is growing faster than its workforce. Hospitals, diagnostic centres, telemedicine and community health programmes all need trained hands — but the country trains only a fraction of the allied healthcare professionals it will need.
At the same time, thousands of capable young people — many from rural and low-income households — have the aptitude for a healthcare career and no way to pay for the training that would get them one. The qualification is not out of reach because of ability. It is out of reach because of ₹2,50,000.
Source: Telerad Foundation Need Assessment & Healthcare Workforce Skill Gap Analysis.
WHAT ALREADY EXISTS
A working programme
SAKSHAM has been training and placing students since 2022. The curriculum is built and aligned to Healthcare Sector Skill Council standards, the clinical training partnerships are in place, and the placement network already exists. None of that needs funding to be created — it needs funding to reach the next student.
One fee. Everything a student needs for the year.
TUITION
Course fee & materials
₹5,000/month tuition for the 12-month course, plus course materials and simulation-lab access.
CERTIFICATION
Exams & assessment
₹1,000 per exam across 4 assessments — every examination fee required to get certified.
ON THE JOB
Uniform & essentials
₹2,000 per set across 3 sets — the uniform and essentials a student needs to train in a clinical setting from day one.
LIVING SUPPORT
Stipend & stay
₹5,000/month stipend, plus ₹10,000/month paid PG accommodation with all meals — for the full year.
A student who has to worry about rent or a meal isn’t fully present in a clinical training session. The stipend and accommodation aren’t extras — they’re what makes it possible to actually finish the year.
WHAT YOUR DONATION DOES
Give a part of one student’s year, or the whole of it.
₹5,000
1 month’s stipend
Covers one student’s living stipend for a month while they’re in full-time training.₹62,500
One quarter
One quarter Roughly three months of tuition, stipend and stay — a full term of one student’s training.₹1,25,000
Half the year
Half of one student’s full course — from enrolment through to clinical training.₹2,50,000
1 full student
Tuition, materials, exams, uniform, stipend and stay — one student, enrolled to employed.₹5,00,000 → two students, full year ₹12,50,000 → five students, full year ₹25,00,000 → ten students — a small cohort, funded start to finish
A student’s story
CASE 01
Tejaswini R., 24
General Duty Assistant (GDA) | Bengaluru“I completed my PUC and always wanted to build a career in nursing and healthcare. I joined the GDA course under the SAKSHAM programme because the training was completely free, the course was only one year long, and it included on-the-job training and a stipend. This made it possible for me to pursue a healthcare career without putting a financial burden on my family.
A nursing course could cost around ₹2.5 lakh, which was difficult for me to afford. Through SAKSHAM, I learned patient care, communication skills and how to work in a healthcare environment. The on-the-job training gave me practical experience and confidence, while the stipend supported me during the course.
After completing my training, I got a job as a Nursing Assistant at RxDx Clinic. I am happy that SAKSHAM gave me the opportunity to start my healthcare career within a short time.” supported me during the course.
CASE 02
Parvati P. Kallur, 32
General Duty Assistant (GDA) | Bengaluru“I thought after marriage I may not get a chance to study or work, but SAKSHAM gave me a new opportunity. I came to know about the GDA course through my cousin and decided to join because the training was free and there was also a stipend.
I had completed only my PUC and wanted to do something for my future. I was interested in nursing, but the cost of a nursing course was too high for my family. Through SAKSHAM, I was able to learn healthcare skills without paying for the course.
I learned how to take care of patients and also improved my computer skills. The practical training helped me become more confident. After completing the course, I got a job as a Nursing Assistant at RxDx.
I am thankful for this opportunity. SAKSHAM helped me learn, get a job and support my family.”
CASE 03
Vimala A. N., 32
General Duty Assistant (GDA) | Bengaluru“I had started my degree, but I had to stop my studies in the first year because of financial problems in my family. After my marriage, I came to Bengaluru. I always wanted to work in healthcare, but I did not get the chance to continue my studies. My husband encouraged me to start again.
A friend told me about the GDA course under the SAKSHAM programme. I joined because the training was free and there was also a stipend. This was a big help for me and my family. During the course, I learned how to take care of patients and do basic health check-ups. I also became better at communicating with patients. The practical training helped me gain confidence.
Today, I am working as a Nursing Assistant at RxDx Clinic. I am happy that I got this opportunity through SAKSHAM. It helped me continue my learning and start the healthcare career I always wanted.”
CASE 04
Divya B., 20
General Duty Assistant (GDA) | Bengaluru“I completed my 10th standard and first year PUC, but I had to stop my studies because of financial problems in my family. I always wanted to study nursing and build a career in the healthcare field.
I came to know about the SAKSHAM programme, which offers free GDA training with 6 months of classroom training and 6 months of on-the-job training, along with a stipend. This gave me an opportunity to continue learning without putting a financial burden on my family.
During my training, I learned important skills like emergency care and geriatric care. The practical training also helped me understand how to take care of patients in a healthcare setting.
After completing my GDA training, I got a job as a Nursing Assistant at RxDx Clinic. Today, I am able to earn and support my family and have become the breadwinner of my family. I am very thankful to SAKSHAM for giving me this opportunity to learn a skill and start my career in healthcare.”
CASE 05
Jyothi Narayan, 28
General Duty Assistant (GDA) | Bengaluru“I completed my PUC, but due to financial problems in my family, I could not continue my higher studies. I later did a few computer courses and tried to find a good career, but I could not get a stable job. I always wanted to work in the medical field, so when I came to know about the SAKSHAM programme, I decided to join the GDA course.
During the training, I improved my computer and communication skills and also learned about patient care and working in a healthcare setting. The practical training helped me understand the responsibilities of my job.
After completing the training, I got a secure job as a Nursing Assistant at RxDx Clinic. I am happy that SAKSHAM gave me a chance to build a stable career in the healthcare field and support my family.”
WHO YOU’RE GIVING TO
Telerad Foundation, since 2007.
Telerad Foundation is a non-profit organisation working to make high-quality healthcare accessible to people everywhere — regardless of geography or economic status. Founded in 2007, the Foundation designs, develops, and implements healthcare programmes in partnership with government agencies, CSR funders, philanthropic organisations, and communities across India and beyond.
We believe health is a basic human right. All our projects are driven by digital technology — our equipment, software, and operational expertise in telehealth make our programmes highly cost-effective and impactful. Through government and corporate partnerships, we have implemented pioneering telehealth projects in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, UP, Gujarat and Rajasthan, and have worked on projects in several African nations.
Telerad Foundation is a registered charity in India. Donations are tax-exempt under Section 80(G) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
Our Vision & Mission
We envision a world where everyone can access high-quality healthcare, regardless of their social or economic status or where they live. Our mission is to empower underserved youth with industry-relevant healthcare skills, practical clinical experience and sustainable employment — while strengthening India’s healthcare workforce through strategic partnerships and innovation.Trust Registration No.
KRI-4-00782-2006-07
80G Registration No.
AABTT5871H25BL02
12A Registration No.
AABTT5871H25BL01
CSR-1 Registration No.
CSR00002867
PAN
AABTT5871H
BEFORE YOU GIVE
Questions people ask.
Yes. Telerad Foundation is a registered charity in India and donations are exempt under Section 80(G) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. Ketto issues the receipt to the email address you donate with.
Contributions to this campaign are used exclusively for SAKSHAM training seats. If your gift covers the full ₹2,50,000, it funds one student’s entire year and, where consent allows, we will share who that student is. Smaller gifts are pooled toward the next student’s full sponsorship.
Any amount helps. The giving levels above show what smaller gifts fund directly — a month’s stipend, a term of training — and every contribution is pooled toward completing the next student’s full year.
Yes, you may.
You are welcome to. These are working training centres and clinical placement sites, so write to info@teleradfoundation.org and we will arrange a time that doesn’t disrupt training or patient care.