Significantly lower cost per patient and higher Social Return on Investment (SROI) 

 

 

SROI 

Operation ASHA 

On NGO’s investment 

22,500% 

On total investment by all partners 

3750% 

 

Assumptions: TB treatment leads to increase in productivity, which in turn raises annual income by Rs. 7500; it also saves Rs. 75,000 in indirect expenses to the economy*; Discount rate = 8%