Neonatology

DM Neonatology

Admission Intake: 3 Seats
Eligibility: Admissions to all postgraduate super-specialty programmes are conducted nationally through the competent authority as prescribed by the Statutory Council (NMC) and as per Government of India Gazette notifications, based on NEET-SS merit.

Neonatology is a super speciality of Paediatrics and deals with all the problems of newborn till 28 days of life. However, NICU graduates are followed up till 2-3 years of age.

Vision

The Department of Neonatology envisions to become a regional and international centre of excellence in quality services for neonatal care and an apex institute for training in neonatology in close collaboration with Obstetrics Department promoting research & fugal innovations.

Mission

It envisages giving state-of-art neonatal care, through compassionate and family Centered approach, using evidence-based interventions and futuristic technology, with the goals of best short and long term outcomes along with intact survival. Through national and international collaborations, it aims to provide the best learning experience to the trainees and groom them for analytic, scientific, and innovative approach in neonatology.

Core Values

  • Holistic care – leading to intact survival
  • Family Centered care
  • Compassionate care with emphasis on comfort of the baby
  • Ethical utilization of latest technology
  • Priority development of clinical skills and humane behaviour
  • Mentoring – leading to excellent team building and functional dynamics
  • Culturally sensitive care
  • Collaboration- a multidisciplinary team approach
  • Contextual Research, Innovation and Patenting – to evolve neonatal science for the local & global needs
  • Community neonatal care
About The Department
The Neonatology department has 40 bedded NICU, with 22 level-3 care beds. It has state of the art equipment like high frequency ventilators, therapeutic hypothermia, aEEG monitor, point of care ultrasound and echocardiography, video laryngoscope, laminar flow, incubators, osmometry, transcutaneous bilirubinometer, etc. The department has expertise in advanced neonatal procedures such as central line insertion, intercostal drainage, peritoneal dialysis, double-volume exchange transfusion, and invasive blood pressure monitoring. A state-of-the-art dedicated Advanced Neonatal Transport Ambulance (ANTA) is available. Facilities for a human milk bank and intact cord resuscitation are under development. The department is actively involved in postgraduate teaching and training. An ongoing DM Neonatology programme is conducted with three seats per year. Additionally, an upcoming Fellowship in Neonatal Nursing, certified by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), is planned to further strengthen specialized neonatal nursing training. The department regularly conducts neonatology training programmes for healthcare providers and is actively engaged in research and innovation aimed at improving future neonatal care.
Facilities available for treatment of Neonatal Diseases
We work closely with Obstetrics Department and cater to extremely low birth weight infants (birth weight less than 1 kg), birth asphyxia (babies who haven’t cried after birth), congenital malformations (structural abnormalities at birth requiring surgical intervention), jaundice (requiring phototherapy or double volume exchange transfusion), seizures (continuous electrographic monitoring and treatment), respiratory, cardiac and renal failure due to any reason. Expertise of qualified team of Paediatric Surgeons is available to manage all neonatal surgical conditions. Doctors gets experiential learning on best practices on perinatal care namely neonatal resuscitation, lactation management, safe practices at birth , mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic, aggressive nutrition support, transportation of high risk babies and follow up care for high risk babies with ROP , hearing screening and neurodevelopmental etc.
Specialities/treatments offered/special clinics run by the department​
Management facilities:
  • HHHFNC, CPAP, DuoPAP
  • Mechanical ventilation including advanced high frequency ventilation
  • Point of care ultrasound and functional echocardiography
  • Therapeutic Hypothermia
  • aEEG monitoring
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition
  • Double Volume Exchange Transfusion
  • Video Laryngoscopy
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • New born Screening
  • Hearing screening (OAE), diagnostic BERA and treatment with hearing and speech facilitation
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity screening and treatment
  • Developmental Supportive Care and Early Intervention
  • Pediatric Surgery
Highlights-
Advanced neonatal transport ambulance (dedicated neonatal ambulance) with facility for non-invasive & invasive ventilation, therapeutic hypothermia, phototherapy, management of arrhythmia available in ambulance.

FACULTY

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Dr Saikat Patra
Associate Professor & Incharge
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Dr Ashok Kumar Deorari
Professor
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Dr Chinmay Chetan
Associate Professor
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Dr Deeksha Gupta
Assistant Professor
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Associate Professor & Incharge
Dr Saikat Patra

Qualification: MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship in Neonatology (IAP), IBCLC

Department: Neonatology

Education & Training: DM (Neonatology) from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai
IAP Fellowship in Neonatology at KIMS Health, Trivandrum
MD Paediatrics from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from IBLCE, USA
Certificate eCourse in Research Methodology from Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar

Memberships: Life Member Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Life Member Indian Academy of Pediatrics Neonatology Chapter
Life Member National Neonatology Forum, India

Sub-Speciality interest: Lactation management Preterm nutrition Non-invasive ventilation in neonates Neonatal hemodynamics Point of care ultrasound

Achievements: Faculty in various national and international workshops and CME

Editor of books: Holistic Care of Newborns on CPAP – Girish Gupta, Kirti M Naranje, Saikat Patra, ISBN 978-81-953956-1-3
Holistic Concepts of Neonatal Nutrition – Girish Gupta, Saikat Patra, Chinmay Chetan, Rakesh Kumar, Kirti M Naranje, Anita Singh, Vishal V Tewari, Aakash Pandita. ISBN 13: 978-93-94991-27-9
Holistic Approach to Neonatal Transport- Girish Gupta, Rakesh Kumar, Saikat Patra, Chinmay Chetan, Sanober Wasim. ISBN 13: 978-93-94991-55-2

Books Authored: Anaemia, Chapter 45, Cloherty, Manual of Newborn Care, Wolters Kluwer, Ed 2, South Asian Edition. ISBN 13: 978-9395736459.
Holistic Care of Newborns on Mechanical Ventilation – Girish Gupta, Anita Singh, Chinmay Chetan. ISBN : 978-81 957204-1-5
Counselling in Neonatology A Holistic Approach- Girish Gupta, Rakesh Kumar, Shantanu Shubham
Holistic Guide to Neonatal Pain Relief Bridging Tradition, Science, and AI- Girish Gupta, Ayushi Joshi, Naina Puri, Rakesh Kumar, Richa Joshi, Sanchita Dhawan, Shantanu Shubham, Syed Moiz Ahmed, Thanga Sabresh
Holistic Neonatology: The AI Approach Revolutionizing Neonatal Care with AI- Integrated Solutions- Girish Gupta, Ashta Amrit, Kirti M Naranje, Naveen Jain, Rakesh Kumar, Shantanu Shubham

Research Papers & Publications: More than 30 publications in national and international journals

Pro Vice Chancellor

Dr Ashok Kumar Deorari

Qualification: MBBS, MD, Dip NB, FAMS, FNNF

Department: Neonatology

Details: Dr Professor Ashok Kumar Deorari, is presently serving as Principal, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Jolly Grant after 48 years of illustrious career at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He did his MBBS, MD Paediatrics from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and headed department of Paediatrics AIIMS, New Delhi (2017-22) and WHO Collaborating Centre of Training and Research in Newborn, New Delhi for two decades. He was Chairman of UG curriculum & Skill Lab at AIIMS, New Delhi and is currently Institute Body Member, AIIMS, Kalyani, West Bengal. He is well known for his contributions to facility-based neonatology in India and SE Asia. He was instrumental in conceptualizing uniform structured teaching aids for pre-service and in-service and steered development of webinars/AV lectures/teaching aids for Newborn Health. As lead person of WHO CC at AIIMS, he steered development of an online e-learning platform on Newborn Health for professionals on Moodle learning management system (LMS). In a first for Asia, he created innovative Apps on smartphones for management of ‘sick newborn.’ Quality methodology tool envisaged under his leadership has been adopted for implementation in Middle income Countries, and available free as certificate e-course www.pocqi.org. He served as technical expert in WHO HQ Geneva, UNICEF HQ New York for creation of global guidelines/ policy documents for maternal & newborn health. He is in technical advisory group member in Ministry of Health, Govt of India for Newborn health, and Global Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) under WHO and UNICEF. He has served in various capacities in India and abroad e.g., Consultant with WHO/UNDP /UNICEF in establishing facility based newborn care in DPR Korea, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal & Timor Leste, Technical expert with WHO HQs for ENAP metrics, UNICEF HQs and WHO Quality of Care Global Network, etc. He has also helped Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, Iran and Mauritius in operationalization of CPAP & Neonatal Ventilation services. His excellence in research is acclaimed in India and abroad as evident by the International grants and > 300 research publications with h index 64; i1O 138 & > 10,000 citations. He is author of six books and has received multiple awards & orations. He is currently developing Standard Treatment Workflow for Newborn packages for Ayushmann Bharat.

Associate Professor
Dr Chinmay Chetan

Qualification: MBBS, MD, DM

Education & Training:
DM Neonatology (Gold Medallist)- Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune
MD Paediatrics- Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi
MBBS- Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi

Memberships:
Life Member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Life Member, National Neonatology Forum, India

Sub-Speciality interest:
Lactation support
Point of care ultrasound
Neonatal hemodynamics
Mechanical ventilation

Achievements:
National Instructor Advance NRP
Faculty in various national and international workshops and CME

Editor of books:
Holistic Care of Newborns on Mechanical Ventilation – Girish Gupta, Anita Singh, Chinmay Chetan. ISBN : 978-81-957204-1-5
Holistic Concepts of Neonatal Nutrition – Girish Gupta, Saikat Patra, Chinmay Chetan, Rakesh Kumar, Kirti M Naranje, Anita Singh, Vishal V Tewari, Aakash Pandita. ISBN 13: 978-93-94991-27-9

Books Authored:
Holistic Care of Newborns on CPAP – Girish Gupta, Kirti M Naranje, Saikat Patra, ISBN – 978-81-953956-1-3
Atlas of Neonatal Functional Echocardiography – Pradeep Suryawanshi, Rema Nagpal, Kunal Ahya
Manual of Neonatal Infections – Pradeep Suryawanshi, Nandini Malshe, Kunal Ahya
Point of Care Neonatal Lung Ultrasound – Pradeep Suryawanshi/Dr Jan Klimek
Handbook of Neonatal Clinical Practices (NeoClips) – Ravi Sachan
Counselling in Neonatology A Holistic Approach- Girish Gupta, Rakesh Kumar, Shantanu Shubham
Holistic Guide to Neonatal Pain Relief Bridging Tradition, Science, and AI- Girish Gupta, Ayushi Joshi, Naina Puri, Rakesh Kumar, Richa Joshi, Sanchita Dhawan, Shantanu Shubham, Syed Moiz Ahmed, Thanga Sabresh
Holistic Neonatology: The AI Approach Revolutionizing Neonatal Care with AI- Integrated Solutions- Girish Gupta, Ashta Amrit, Kirti M Naranje, Naveen Jain, Rakesh Kumar, Shantanu Shubham

Research Papers & Publications:
More than 30 publications in national and international journals

Assistant Professor

Dr Deeksha Gupta

Qualification- M.B.B.S., M.D. Pediatrics, DNB, MNAMS, DM NEONATOLOGY

Education & Training:

  • DM Neonatology- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
  • MD Paediatrics- Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University
  • MBBS- Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University 

Membership:

  • Life Member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • Life Member, National Neonatology Forum, India

Sub-Speciality interest:

  • Lactation support
  • Point of care ultrasound and echocardiography
  • Neonatal hemodynamics
  • Mechanical ventilation

Achievements:

Faculty in various national workshops and CME

Research Papers & Publications:

  • “Assessment Of Diet, Fluid Intake And Urinary Electrolytes In Children And Adolescents With Urolithiasis”. Under the guidance of Director Professor Dr. Mukta Mantan, Department of Paediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi.
  • “Role Of Respiratory Stabilisation For Successful Intubation In Neonates: A Randomised Controlled Trial”. Under the guidance of Dr. Poonam Singh, Additional Professor, Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh.
  • Lung Ultrasound For Prediction Of Surfactant Requirement In Indian Preterm Neonates: a diagnostic accuracy study: Published in European Journal of Pediatrics; April 2024
  • Levosimendan In Refractory Shock In A Neonate With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Published in Indian J Pediatr. Sep 2025
  • Unilateral White Lung In A Term Neonate- An Unusual Case-: Published in Tropical Doctors. Sep 2025
Nursing Advisor at Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust

Dr. Kathleen M. McKeehan

Dr. Kathleen M. McKeehan is a highly regarded American nursing leader and researcher who has dedicated decades to advancing nursing education and clinical practices at the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT) and Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) in Dehradun, India. Serving as the Nursing Advisor, she has been instrumental in shaping the Himalayan College of Nursing into a center of excellence, emphasizing the integration of compassionate care with modern medical technology.

Dr. McKeehan’s academic background is extensive, including a Ph.D. in nursing from the Case Western Reserve University and post-doctoral research at Ohio State University. Before her long-term commitment to the Himalayan Institute, she held prestigious academic positions, such as the Dorothy Rider Pool Professorship at Allentown College. Her research expertise spans oncology nursing, continuing education strategies, and innovation diffusion in healthcare settings.

At HIHT, she is a central figure in tradition and mentorship, often leading the symbolic Lamp Lighting and Oath Ceremony for new nursing students. Her work focuses on fostering a vibrant research culture and ensuring that nursing curricula meet international standards while remaining rooted in the visionary humanitarian principles of the institute's founder, H.H. Dr. Swami Rama.

Former Director, LBSNAA

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra (IAS Retd.)

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra (IAS Retd.) is a distinguished former Indian Administrative Service officer (1985 batch, West Bengal cadre), historian, and author. He is most widely recognised for his tenure as the Director of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) from 2019 until his retirement in March 2021. Throughout his 36-year bureaucratic career, he served in high-profile roles, including Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal and Secretary of Industrial Development in Uttarakhand.

Since retiring, Dr. Chopra has emerged as a prominent literary figure and public intellectual. He is the Founder and Festival Director of Valley of Words, an international literature and arts festival based in Dehradun. An acclaimed author, his works include We, the People of the States of Bharat: The Making and Remaking of India’s Internal Boundaries (2022) and The Great Conciliator: Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Transformation of India (2025).

He holds a PhD in Management and has been a fellow at prestigious institutions like Cornell University and the World Bank. Currently, he continues to contribute as a columnist for ThePrint and serves as a Senior Fellow in Contemporary History at the Prime Ministers' Memorial and Library.

FRSB, FRSB

Prof. Graham Roy Ball

Prof. Graham Roy Ball, FRSB, is a distinguished expert in bioinformatics and computational systems biology. He currently serves as a Professor at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), where he is the Director of the Medical Technology Research Centre. He also holds a significant role as the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Intelligent OMICS Ltd, a company specializing in AI-driven biomedical discovery.

Prof. Ball's work focuses on applying Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and machine learning to solve complex biological problems. His research spans cancer systems biology, drug discovery, and the development of "molecular digital twins" for disease states. He is particularly noted for his work on the Nottingham Prognostic Index Plus (NPI+), a system that uses biomarkers to improve breast cancer patient stratification.

Before joining ARU, he was a Professor of Bioinformatics at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for over two decades, where he led the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre’s biostatistics efforts. He has published more than 280 journal papers and holds multiple patents in the field of AI and omics data analysis. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB) and serves on the editorial boards of prominent journals like Proteomics.

Prof. & Researcher at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Vinay Nadkarni

Dr. Vinay Nadkarni, MD, MS, is a world-renowned leader in pediatric critical care and resuscitation science. He serves as a Professor and Endowed Chair at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He is the founding director of the CHOP Academy for Resuscitation of Children and the Center for Simulation, Advanced Education and Innovation.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Nadkarni has served as President of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (2023-2024) and Co-Chair of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). His research focuses on advancing CPR quality, sepsis management, and pediatric life support, contributing to over 850 peer-reviewed publications. He has also been a key figure in global health initiatives, including the ABC Stop the Bleed program in India and missions with Operation Smile.

Dr. Nadkarni has received numerous accolades, such as the American Heart Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the AAP Distinguished Career Award. He continues to mentor over 150 clinician-scientists while leading international efforts to strengthen the "chain of survival" for critically ill children worldwide.

Former Director General, UCOST

Mr. Sudhir Chandra Nautiyal

Mr. Sudhir Chandra Nautiyal is a highly accomplished civil servant and technocrat who served an illustrious 29-year tenure in the Industries Department of the Government of Uttarakhand. While he is often associated with leadership in state councils, he is most distinguished for his role as the Director of Industries. During his service, he was instrumental in positioning Uttarakhand as a leader in the MSME and Startup sectors.

A leather technology engineer from HBTU Kanpur with a Master’s in Economics, Nautiyal’s career spanned the private sector, public sector banking, and the Ministry of MSME. He is credited with leading the state to secure the first position in the North India Geographical Indication (GI) festival in 2022, successfully promoting indigenous products like Munsiyari Rajma and Ringal Craft.

Currently, he serves as a member of the Pravasi Uttarakhandi Cell in the Chief Minister’s Office, where he continues to facilitate investment and entrepreneurship for the state’s diaspora. His proactive approach has made him a respected figure in Indian industrial circles, recently earning him recognition at the Raj Bhavan for his lifelong contributions.

Former Fellow University of Liverpool, United Kingdom

Prof. Prabhu Narayan Mishra

Prof. Prabhu Narayan Mishra is a renowned Management Guru and academician with over 40 years of experience in teaching, research, and consulting. He is particularly recognized for his tenure as a Fellow in the Department of Economics & Accounting at the University of Liverpool, UK, where he served from 1996 to 1997. His international academic footprint also includes serving as a Senior Visiting Faculty at Tulane University, USA.

In India, Prof. Mishra has held several prestigious positions, including Director of the Institute of Management Studies (IMS) and officiating Vice Chancellor of Devi Ahilya University, Indore. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Allahabad and is widely known for pioneering the study of Indian Ethos in Management, blending ancient Vedic wisdom with modern business theories.

A prolific scholar, he has supervised numerous doctoral students and authored several books and research papers. Prof. Mishra is also a dedicated philanthropist, serving as the Founder President of organizations like the Shri Krishna Foundation and Utkarsha, which focus on spiritual wisdom and community development. His multifaceted career is marked by prestigious awards, including the Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship and the United Nations Fellowship.

Ex Director, National JALMA

Prof. Kiran Katoch

Prof. Kiran Katoch is a highly respected academic researcher and medical scientist who served as the Director of the National JALMA Institute for Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases (NJILOMD) in Agra. With over four decades of experience, she has been a leading figure in the research and treatment of leprosy and tuberculosis in India. Her work is characterized by a unique focus on bridging clinical medicine with laboratory research to improve patient outcomes in mycobacterial infections.

A prolific scientist, Prof. Katoch has authored or co-authored over 150 research publications in prestigious national and international journals. Her seminal contributions include studies on the efficacy of multidrug therapy (MDT) for leprosy and the investigation of cardiovascular involvement in leprosy patients. For her outstanding research, she was honored with the Dr. C. G. S. Iyer Oration Award in 1989.

Beyond her administrative and research roles, she has served as the Editor of the Indian Journal of Leprosy and the President of the Tuberculosis Association of India (TAI). Even after her tenure as Director, she remains active as an ICMR Distinguished Scientist Chair, continuing to advocate for integrated health systems and innovative research to solve local health challenges.

Executive-in-Residence, S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research

Mr. Prabhat Pani

Mr. Prabhat Pani is a distinguished corporate leader and academician with over 40 years of experience, currently serving as an Executive in Residence and Executive Director of the Centre for Impact in Sustainable Development at SPJIMR, Mumbai. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, he began his career with the Tata Administrative Services (TAS) and has held numerous leadership roles across the Tata Group.

His corporate journey includes serving as the CEO of Ginger Hotels (Roots Corporation Ltd) and as the Executive Director of Taj SATS Air Catering. He also spent significant time in the telecom sector, holding senior roles at Tata Teleservices, Airtel, and BPL Cellular. Prior to his academic transition, he served as Head of Partnerships & Technology at Tata Trusts, where he led large-scale social impact initiatives.

At SPJIMR, Pani focuses on Sustainable Development and social sector interventions, bridging the gap between corporate efficiency and developmental needs. He is also a Senior Advisor at The Conference Board and continues to mentor social sector professionals. His work remains centered on building institutional capacity and leveraging technology for broad-based community impact.

Media Executive & Board Member, Times Group

Mr. A.P. Parigi

Mr. A.P. Parigi, is a veteran leader in the Indian media, entertainment, and telecommunications sectors with over 40 years of experience. He is most widely recognized as the Co-Founder of Radio Mirchi, where he served as the Managing Director and CEO of Entertainment Network India Ltd. (ENIL). Under his leadership, Radio Mirchi grew into India's largest private FM radio network, fundamentally changing the country's audio landscape.

Throughout his career, Parigi has held several high-profile roles, including Group CEO of Network18, CEO of BPL Mobile, and MD & CEO of Eros International Media. His strategic vision also spearheaded the Times Group’s entry into the Out-of-Home (OOH) media business. Beyond corporate leadership, he has served on the boards of major entities like Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) and has been an advisor to global institutions such as the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford.

An alumnus of the Delhi School of Economics and the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi, Parigi was the first non-American to receive the Rensselaer Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2009. Today, he continues to mentor next-generation leaders and advise organisations on growth, corporate governance, and digital transformation.

Former Director, IHBT

Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Dr. Sanjay Kumar, FNA, is a distinguished agricultural biotechnologist and the former Director of the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT). Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), where he oversees the selection of top-tier scientific talent for India’s agricultural research sector. His leadership is defined by a commitment to converting high-end biotechnology into sustainable livelihoods for farmers in the Himalayan region.

During his tenure at CSIR-IHBT, Dr. Kumar achieved major milestones, including the historic introduction of Heeng (asafoetida) and monk fruit cultivation in India. His research spans plant molecular biology and genomics, specifically focusing on how Himalayan flora adapts to extreme environments. A fellow of all three major Indian science academies (FNA, FNASc, and FNAAS), he has published over 120 research papers. His work continues to play a vital role in strengthening India's bio-economy and ensuring long-term food security through innovation.

Pro-Chancellor, Perdana University, Malaysia

Dr. Mohan Swami 

Dr. Mohan Swami is a distinguished physician, entrepreneur, and educational visionary who currently serves as the Pro-Chancellor of Perdana University, Malaysia. A graduate of Mysore University, India, he began his medical career in 1978. He initially gained prominence in Sabah, where he established the largest private medical group practice, laying the foundation for his extensive career in healthcare management and corporate leadership.

Dr. Swami is widely recognized as the driving force behind the establishment of Perdana University in 2011. Under his leadership, the institution launched as a landmark public-private partnership, collaborating with world-class entities like the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Beyond academia, he is the Executive Chairman of Chase Perdana Sdn Bhd and has held significant leadership roles in various multinational corporations across the healthcare, property, and hospitality sectors.

In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Swami is a deeply spiritual individual. He serves as the President of the AHYMSIN (Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International) and Chancellor of Swami Rama Himalayan University. For his immense contributions to education and the Malaysian economy, he was conferred the title of Tan Sri. He also serves as the Honorary Consul of Botswana in Malaysia, bridging international relations through diplomacy and philanthropy.

Mahamandleshwar Juna Akhara

Swami Avdheshanand

Swami Avdheshanand is one of India’s most influential spiritual leaders and the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Juna Akhara, the largest order of Hindu monks. Born on November 24, 1962, in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, he displayed a profound spiritual inclination from childhood. Seeking higher truths, he renounced worldly life at a young age to practice intense meditation and austerity as a hermit in the Himalayas.

His teachings are rooted in Advaita Vedanta, focusing on self-realization, universal brotherhood, and the harmony of all religions. Beyond his role as a monastic leader, he is a globally respected philosopher who has addressed the United Nations and the World Economic Forum, advocating for global peace and environmental sustainability.

As the founder of Prabhu Premi Sangh, he oversees extensive social welfare projects, including healthcare initiatives, educational programs for the underprivileged, and environmental conservation efforts like the "Green Kumbh." A prolific author and orator, his discourses reach millions via television and digital platforms. Known for his serene demeanor and intellectual depth, Swami Ji continues to bridge the gap between ancient Vedic wisdom and modern global challenges, guiding seekers toward a life of purpose and spiritual clarity.