Childlife India

Kridavat Child Life & Beyond is a child life programme at Manipal Hospitals, co-founded by Dr. Chetan Ginigeri and Dr. Sushma Gopalan.

Its work focuses on transforming paediatric care through play, emotional support and evidence-based practice, helping make healthcare experiences more supportive for children and families. Presented as India’s premier child life specialist training programme, Kridavat offers a programme and internship, alongside opportunities to connect through membership and its alumni community. The organisation also shares updates and insights through its blog and newsletter, covering programme news and events.

Its website provides information about the team, the organisation and ways to partner, as well as contact details and a membership portal. With the idea “Where Play Meets Healing” at the heart of its identity, Kridavat brings together training, professional connection and child-focused support within the field of paediatric care. Its resources and activities are intended to advance understanding of child life practice in India, while its emphasis on play and emotional support reflects a holistic approach to children’s experiences in healthcare