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Dr. SD Gupta, Chairman, IIHMR University, Jaipur
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10 Days Free online Certificate course on ‘Introduction to Human Biology and Medical Terminologies’ by IIHMR University

Apr 3, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Chairperson, #Dr. P. R. Sodani, #Dr. S.D. Gupta, #IIHMR University, #President

Jaipur: IIHMR University, Jaipur, has announced a ten-day online free course on ‘Introduction to Human Biology and Medical Terminologies’ from 1st April 2021 to 10th April 2021. It is a 3-credit online course that is being delivered through the Microsoft Team platform from 6 – 8 PM. Candidates from different countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Nepal, Bahrain, India have registered and are actively participating in the program.

The course aims to provide information on the structure and physiological function of the human body systems to help in facilitating the understanding of health and various body functions.

During the Inaugural ceremony,Dr. P.R. Sodani, President, IIHMR University said, “This program is very useful if you are associated with the Health Sector. There are a lot of terminologies that professionals need to know. The program is designed in such a way that it facilitates this important aspect very well.”

This introductory course is developed to impart basic knowledge on Human Biology particularly for the aspirants of MPH, MBA (Health, Hospital, Pharmaceutical and Rural Management) programs whodo not have a biology/ health/ medical background.

Emphasizing the importance of this course, Dr S.D. Gupta, Chairperson, IIHMR University said, “It is very important in the field of Health Care to visualize cell structures and study them to reach a proper conclusion. Hence, the study of Human Biology and Knowledge of the terminology is very crucial.”

The course describes cell structure and functions; anatomy and physiology of various systems in the human body and organs; commonly used terms in day-to-day work in the health system. Simple videos, diagrams, and illustrations will be used to facilitate online learning.

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IIHMR University signs MoU with ‘SEARCH

Nov 17, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. Abhay Bhang, #Dr. Ashok Agarwal, #Dr. P. R. Sodani, #Dr. S.D. Gupta, #IIHMR University, #SEARCH

IIHMR University has entered a memorandum of Understanding with the Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health (SEARCH) on a virtual platform today on public health research along with the exchange of expertise and producing research outputs regarding public health issues related to rural and tribal population covering, national, regional, and global perspective. The MoU is for the term of five years and will be valid till the 31 December 2025.

Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Founder, Trustee, IIHMR University, said, it is indeed a great honour to work together with SEARCH. Gadchiroli, where SEARCH is working, has shown work in the field; action research was done and implemented. That is the real outcome of the research. Joining IIHMR and SEARCH will be complementary to each other. The learning is tremendous in Gadchiroli, and I am confident that our students and faculty will benefit from this collaboration.

The MoU signing ceremony lasted for an hour which was moderated by Dr. Shiv Tripathi, Professor & Dean, Training, IIHMR University. The dignitaries who were a part of the session included, Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Founder, Trustee, IIHMR University, Dr. Abhay Bhang, Chairperson, SEARCH, Dr. S D Gupta, Chairperson, IIHMR University, Dr. P. R Sodani, President (Officiating), IIHMR University, & Mr. Anand Bhang, In Charge, Resource Mobilization & External Partnerships, SEARCH.

Dr. Abhay Bhang said that this collaboration has enormous potential. SEARCH works at Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra, which is a remote place. “IIHMR’s strong background and patronage will bring young students and faculty to visit Gadchiroili, learn from reality in the field, and emerge several productive policies and programs. The students will participate in the research programs and jointly think and design research studies and programs. He said that “we are incredibly fortunate that we have found a magic lever and it is-go to the people, live amongst them listen to them. Going among the community and learning about public health problems, and hence policies and priorities emerge, and this approach does miracle. For the past 35 years, we are re-learning public health, and it is a very productive experience. We have the theoretical knowledge of public health. The interaction between theory and practice is exceptionally productive.”

Dr. S D Gupta said that “I am delighted on the collaboration. It is a new beginning; let us demonstrate to the world that academia and those working at the grassroots level will bring more significant results and change people’s lives.” He further added that IIHMR takes pride in bringing a paradigm change to the management of health systems. The MoU should lead the way for all of us to do pathbreaking work in the most deprived communities living in the states of Orissa, Chattisgarh, Bihar, and Rajasthan. We have an opportunity through this collaboration were young students from such areas can be identified and transformed into leaders. COVID 19 has exposed that the practical competencies needed in public health are very minimal. As we established the new School of Public Health, our focus will be on implementation science. “

Dr. P. R Sodani, President (Officiating), IIHMR University, said that this is a historical MoU that will give us the advantage to understand the grassroots issues of public health. Our students will better understand the real problems faced in the field and how to translate these problems through management solutions. Through this MoU, IIHMR will gain from the work of SEARCH, and our students and faculties will closely work to get field exposure. We will also work together in several research area, and in implementing research. We will also work together on capacity development programs.

The institutional collaboration ranges from the internship opportunity provided to the students of IIHMR University and field exposure in SEARCH, the local community as well as hospital-based program and research to better understand and contribute to field-based program implementation, the involvement of IIHMR University faculty in SEARCH’s existing research projects, data analysis and writing joint research papers for publication and develop, design, and organize joint training and capacity building programs in public health areas are also a part of the agreement.

Mr. Anand Bhang, In Charge, Resource Mobilization & External Partnerships, SEARCH, said that the students of IIHMR have contributed to several of our programs at Gadchiroli in the past, including the programs report of de-addiction, literature review of our several research. Several such partnerships were already existing, and we look forward to expanding on that and engage with the students, provide them an opportunity, and allow them to work here in the field.

It is to be noted that, SEARCH works with marginalized communities – rural, tribal, women and children – to identify their health needs and develop community empowering models of healthcare to address those. SEARCH works in the Gadchiroli in Maharashtra.

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IIHMR University ranked 20th among top private MBA Institutions across India in the prestigious Outlook-Icare India MBA rankings 2021

Nov 10, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. P. R. Sodani, #IIHMR University, #MBA Institutions

IIHMR University, Jaipur, has been ranked 20th in the prestigious Outlook-ICARE India MBA rankings 2021 in the category-Top Private MBA Institutions across India. IIHMR University is also the 6th ranked Private B Schools in the west zone according to the rankings by Outlook-Icare. This has been declared in the popular magazine Outlook Annual Ranking of India’s top private MBA Institutions under the various category in its recent publication.

Outlook ICARE has evaluated the strengths of IIHMR University on different scales and awarded its overall score of 76.72 for making it earn a coveted ranking among others. The current ranking considers several parameters, including Research, Employability, Faculty quality, Inclusiveness, and Diversity.

On this occasion, Dr. P. R. Sodani, President (Officiating), IIHMR University, said this is indeed a defining moment. He added, “It is an incredibly proud moment for me to see that the institution is fulfilling its vision through sustained hard work. I wish to congratulate IIHMR students, alumnus, faculties and staff that has, over the years, put in best efforts to uphold the high quality of research, admirable standard of education and related academic commitments to provide a world-class education to our students.”

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NEP 2020 envisions holistic, multidisciplinary, and universal learning: Experts

Nov 7, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. P. R. Sodani, #IIHMR University, #India Chapter of the Humanistic Management Network (HMN), #Naresh Chandra Gautam, #NEP 2020, #Shri K.C. Ramamurthy

Jaipur: The India Chapter of the Humanistic Management Network (HMN) in association with IIHMR University conducted an online country-focused conference session on ‘Decoding New Education Policy 2020- The Roadmap for Inclusive Development’ on 5 November 2020. The session was held under the 2020 annual humanistic management conference, which is being held from 4-6 November 2020. Outstanding speakers delivered impactful messages during the session, which explored how the implementation of NEP could contribute to the inclusive and sustainable development agenda.

Eminent Speakers included Shri K.C. Ramamurthy, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chairman, CMR Group of Institutions, Bengaluru (Chief Guest), Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Chandra Gautam, Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Gramodaya University, Chitrakoot (Guest of Honour ), Prof. (Dr.) Alok Rai, Vice-Chancellor, Lucknow University, Lucknow (Guest of Honour),  Prof. (Dr.) Ernst von Kimakowitz, Co-Founder, Humanistic Management Network, Prof. (Dr.) Prahlad Rai Sodani, President, IIHMR University, Jaipur, Dr. Rajeev Singh, CEO, Indian Chambers of Commerce, and Prof. (Dr.) Shiv K. Tripathi, Professor, and Dean (Training), IIHMR University, Jaipur (moderator), D.P Singh Advisor, AWS.

Shri K.C. Ramamurthy said that this session focuses on decoding new education policy, which will help understand the policy and prepare all Indian stakeholders in India for its effective implementation. The NEP is the outcome of sustained efforts of government of India. The NEP has been fully developed and taken shape after nationwide consultation to align our education system to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The implementation of NEP 2020 will undoubtedly bring radical changes in the education system in teaching, delivery, and pedagogy. The NEP 2020 will give the country’s educators a robust system for quality education at all levels, which will help enhance the employability and skills of Indian youth for a better future. We will all have to work collectively to implement the policy to ensure that we change the system of mere degree providing institutions with a skill of attitude shaping vibrant education system.

Dr. P. R. Sodani welcomed the speakers and said that the policy’s objective is to transform the Indian education system. The policy has come up with many dimensions. This panel will discuss these dimensions in broad light, including the quality of education in India, accessibility of education to the students, types of opportunities at the international level, etc. There are many innovative ideas, directions, and advice put together in the policy. IIHMR has taken the lead to deliberate and discuss the new education policy as an agenda.

Dr. Naresh Chandra Gautam said NEP 2020 is a policy that has given a basket of alternatives to the students. It has given a roadmap for future education for holistic development. The policy has introduced the credit bank system, which will make a student more responsive. As educationists, we must provide a roadmap to the higher education system to meet the challenges in the NEP.  We must have a good capacity building program to address the challenges for a multidisciplinary faculty. We must redefine the syllabus addressing the challenge of introducing the well-developed technology to the courses.

Dr. Alok Rai defined NEP 2020 as based on the ‘LIFES’ model where ‘L’ stands for life coaching approach for holistic development, ‘I’ stands for Internationalisation of education system. The letter ‘F’ stands for flexibility, yet another trait that our NEP aims upon. Flexibility in terms of the ability for students to move from one program to another program interdisciplinary approach. The fourth aspect- E stands for employability. In the NEP, the implementation aspect of the knowledge has been emphasized. The Fifth is the ‘S’ part, which is the significant structural change that has been forced in the country’s Higher education. The policy primarily proposes the three sets of institutions: specific reset institutions, multidisciplinary higher education institutions, and autonomous colleges. This would be a significant shift concerning the structure of higher education in the country, and the governance of higher education will immensely be affected by these proposed changes.

Ms. Radha Rani Sharma, Dean, Management Development Institute (MDI), gave a brief on the education policies which were significant in the past. She touched upon the universalization of pre-primary education, which is very important for building for education, which implies every child should receive three years of pre-primary education. An exciting part included in this policy is that a 360-degree holistic progress card will be maintained for a child throughout education.

Prof. Jyoti Rana, Dean, Skill Faculty of Management Studies & Research, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Haryana, spoke about the challenges of skill education.  She stressed that one of the crucial challenges in skill education is the less adaptability of skill education in our education system. However, NEP has highlighted the importance of skill education and how to incorporate skill education at various levels.  There is a strong need that this skill development should be looked at with a different perspective. There is a need to reimage skill education and revise a curriculum and delivery methods so that skill education can be imparted in a better way. We must have a conceptual model and theory building in the area of skill education.

Rajiv Singh, CEO, Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata, gave away the valedictory speech. Mr. Singh said that NEP is a path-breaking policy pragmatically addresses the Indian education system’s issues in the past. It addresses early childhood teaching in the mother tongue, reducing the curriculum, is very flexible, and focuses on vocational training. Implementing such reforms may have some challenges.

Dr. Indu Rao, Professor and Director-ASC, VIT University, Mr. Pooran Chandra Pandey, India Representative, Climate Scorecard (USA), New Delhi, Mr. Murad Ali, Representative, Sports University, were a part of the webinar and shared their insights on the NEP 2020. Dr. Shiv Tripathi moderated the session and said that all the panellists have given different dimensions on NEP 2020 and they covered all major aspects of the policy.

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First Regional Workshop on ‘The Role of Vaccine Demand’

Nov 4, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Baltimore, #Dr. P. R. Sodani, #Dr. Pankaj Somani, #Dr. Sunil Rajpal, #IIHMR University, #Jaipur, #John Hopkins University School of Public Health, #The Role of Vaccine Demand, #USA, #Workshop

First regional workshop on “The Role of Demand for Vaccines” was conducted by IIHMR University, Jaipur recently. The workshop was organized as the partial fulfilment of the ongoing online courses on Vaccine Economics for COVID-19 jointly conducted by John Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA and IIHMR University, Jaipur during October 17 to October 13, 2020. 259 participants from around the globe registered for this online course, out of which 41 were from India.

The workshop was attended by 23 participants from eminent health and allied organizations including Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, State Ministry, WHO, UNDP, UNICEF, Tata Trust, Clinton Health Access Initiative and IIT Kharagpur. The workshop was chaired by Dr. P. R. Sodani, President, IIHMR University Jaipur. The moderator was Dr. Sunil Rajpal, Assistant Professor, IIHMR University, Jaipur.

The focus of the workshop was to discuss the intricacies pertaining to the factors determining a demand for vaccines, particularly in the Indian context. With the outbreak of COVID-19, identifying the patterns of demand for vaccines is critical to effectively strategize and ensure larger coverage, and benefits across the heterogeneous landscape of the country. The participants from diverse professional background provided their valuable inputs regarding how cost and expected benefits of vaccines, government interventions towards communication and media can play a pivotal role in escalating vaccine demand.

Dr. Pankaj Somani from National Program Officer UNDP stated “Increasing and maintaining vaccination uptake is vital for vaccines to achieve their success. Addressing low vaccination requires an adequate understanding of the determinants of the problem, tailored evidence-based strategies to improve uptake, and monitoring and evaluation to determine the impact and sustainability of the interventions”. Further, Dr. Sunil Rajpal pressed on the contextual issues related to the demand of vaccine economics in India.

“Externalities and the higher extent of government interventions make the vaccine economics a distinct domain which assumes further policy salience and an exclusive focus especially in the current times of pandemic,” said Dr. Sunil Rajpal, Assistant professor, IIHMR University, Jaipur. At the end of the session, Dr. P R Sodani in detail elaborated on the several multifaceted issues of vaccine economics in India such as Types of externalities, Contagion levels of disease, Individual and Community level behaviour, Cultural beliefs, and Socioeconomic backgrounds.

“With the vast and diverse geography of India along with second highest population base, a comprehensive understanding on demand patterns for the vaccine is crucial for effective resource allocation and equitable distribution,” said Dr. P R Sodani, President, IIHMR University, Jaipur.

The IIHMR University, Jaipur has conducted five such capacity-building workshops in India during 2017-2019 benefitting 85 programme managers and policymakers from Bangladesh, Ghana, India Malaysia, Myanmar, Sierra Leone and Sri Lanka.

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‘New Normal to Next Normal’ discussed at the’INDO-US Student Meet’ conducted by IIHMR University.

Nov 2, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. P. R. Sodani, #IIHMR University, #INDO-US Student Meet, #New Normal to Next Normal, #Prof. Ashish Chandra, #University of Houston-Clear Lake

IIHMR University, in collaboration with faculty and students at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (USA), conducted a Masterclass on ‘New Normal to Next Normal’ on 31 October 2020. The discussion was held to understand the student’s perspective on new normal to next normal, followed by Q & A. Eminent speakers for the session was Prof. Ashish Chandra from the University of Houston-Clear Lake (USA) and Dr. P. R. Sodani, President (Officiating), IIHMR University. Two students from each university were moderating the session.

During the session, Dr. Sodani said that it is a wonderful opportunity for the students to interact and discuss the ‘next  normal.’ Giving a brief on IIHMR University, he said that the university focuses on management related research and the best approach to managing a pandemic. The students and faculty are involved in similar research and create theories and knowledge which help the program managers and policymakers. During this pandemic, we have moved forward with our education through digital technology.

Prof. Chandra spoke about the ‘Next normal’ underlining that we will still be struggling with COVID 19 and will be in a similar situation next year. He said that vaccine and face masks might become a mandate in the US for the educational institutions. However, international student’s travel will stay affected next year and COVID will impact the travel from different countries.

The student moderators from both the universities introduced the universities and discussed the new normal in their respective areas. Pulkit Raturi and Ayushi were the moderators from IIHMR University, and Thomas Shelton and Michelle Smith represented the University of Houston-Clear Lake, USA.

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IIHMR University virtually inaugurates the 8th Cohort of Master of Public Health Program

Oct 14, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. P. R. Sodani, #Dr. SD Gupta, #Dr. Seema Mehta, #IIHMR University, #MPH program, #Professor Maire Diener

IIHMR University virtually inaugurated its 8th Cohort of the prestigious international postgraduate degree program, Master of Public Health (MPH), in cooperation with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH), Baltimore, USA, on 12 October 2020, for the session 2020-22. During the inaugural, Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Founder trustee, IIHMR, congratulated the people behind establishing the prestigious collaborative program between the JHSPH, USA, and IIHMR University. He said that this prestigious program took around five years to develop and design, and today, it has come out to be a successful program. We get many applications indicating their interest and preference for this program, but we can select a very few for this unique course.

During the launch, Dr. SD Gupta, Chairperson, IIHMR University, also the Chief Guest of the program, said that it is the people’s farsightedness from JHSPH and IIHMR University to develop such a program. He said,” JSPH is the no. 1 in Public Health globally, and IIHMR is the top institute in health management. It is the union of the two institutions that resulted in bringing out a new MPH program and public health core competencies focused on management. This program was started to help the students of the Southeast Asian region, as the students of this part of the world should also get an opportunity for a quality public health program. The need for public health is never so much needed as now. The public health competencies are required, and it’s high time to realize that public health as a discipline has a significant role to play during the pandemic in improving health standards.”

The MPH program is designed to provide students with critical multidisciplinary training to help solve global public health problems. The original Johns Hopkins curriculum is delivered jointly by distinguished faculties of Johns Hopkins University and IIHMR University. A degree is awarded by Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA. The students also get an opportunity to get connected with the Network of 20000 plus Alumni around the world. Students are awarded the degree by Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA.

Professor Maire Diener-West Chair, Master of Public Health Program, Johns Hopkins, Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA, conveyed her wishes to the student of Cohort 8. She said, “ I am proud of this program as this represents the best of both the universities in terms of partnerships to empower graduates, for the necessary skills and competencies in public health but also special expertise and knowledge in health management.” She further said that she is glad that the people behind IIHMR could have the vision to anticipate the need for such a program.

Dr. P. R. Sodani. President (Officiating), IIHMR University, welcomed the students of the cohort program. He said, “Apart from teaching, we are engaged with JHSPH in various research, training, and capacity building programs as well. IIHMR is also collaboratively working with JHSPH on TVV-Teaching Vaccine Economics globally. IIHMR University has already initiated a course in Vaccine economics this year.”

Dr. Felicity Turner, Director, International and Continuing Education, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA, said that this is an incredibly exciting time in public health students globally and the interest of the current students in public health is more necessary.

Earlier, in the program, Dr. Seema Mehta, Chairperson, MPH Program, Associate Professor (IIHMR University, Jaipur), Adjunct Professor (JHSPH, USA), welcomed the dignitaries and the student. She said that since 2013, almost 58 students of countries including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and the Maldives have passed out from this program and are working in the field of public health. Later, the faculty were introduced to the new students and alumni an opportunity to interact. The session was moderated by Sidharth Srivastava, Student, MPH Cohort 7.

The 2-year full-time MPH program aims to develop students’ competencies in core areas of public health and management besides developing multi-disciplinary skills among them. The collaboration between the JHSPH and IIHMR University empowers the students to benefit from Johns Hopkins’ track record of excellence in teaching public health and IIHMR’s health management expertise.

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Webinar on Role of NEP in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals

Oct 7, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Decoding NEP 2020, #Dr. P. R. Sodani, #IIHMR University, #Jaipur, #New Education Policy(NEP), #Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Exploring ways to incorporate and align Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the New Education Policy(NEP), IIHMR University, Jaipur, conducted a webinar on “Decoding New Education Policy 2020: Role of National Education Policy in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.” The Webinar was first in the recently launched IIHMR Webinar Series on ‘Decoding NEP 2020’. The NEP 2020 presents a comprehensive framework for a radical transformation in planning and delivering education at all levels and forms. However, implementation of NEP 2020 would require changes in the curriculum and pedagogy and terms of process, structures, and education management systems. The NEP 2020 is quite significant in terms of mainstreaming SDGs in education. Eminent speakers participated in the webinar, including Dr. V N Rajasekhanran Pillai, (Former Vice-Chairman, University Grants Commission, India), Vice Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai; Dr. Rajesh Tandon, UNESCO Chair and Founder, PRIA, New Delhi; Mr. Pooran Chandra Pandey, Resident Representative, Climate Scorecard (USA), New Delhi; Dr. Sanjay Zodpey, Vice President, Public Health Foundation of India, Director, Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi; and Dr. W. Chandbabu Singh, Registrar, Manipur Central University, Manipur. Dr. S.D Gupta, Chairperson, IIHMR University, chaired the session and Dr. P.R. Sodani addressed the experts and gave a brief on NEP.

Dr. S D Gupta said that in 2015 UN came with SDG’s and most of the goals are targeted to be achieved by 2030. NEP 2020 is genuinely transformative. We all are aware of the education system right from the primary level to higher education. We expanded hugely in India in higher education, including vocational that we lost sight of education quality. The higher education institutions got the raw product beyond repair, which was challenging to transform due to the lack of quality. The SDG 4 aligns with the NEP 2020, ensuring inclusive, adequate, quality education and lifelong learning opportunities. The policy is transformative and gives a free hand to the higher education institutions and gives autonomy to refine, define, and redesign curriculum, which helps grow and develop skills. It is high time to prepare the young generation to be global citizens. The NEP gives a significant opportunity for quality and affordable education and accessibility to lifelong learning, which can bring a transformation in the Indian education system.

Dr. Rajesh Tandon said that we have 17 SDGs, and among them, the top 5 SDG’s cannot be addressed separately. SDGs must be implemented and addressed locally and must be approached holistically. One cannot address health without looking at poverty, nutrition, water, education and gender status. All factors are intervened. Socially responsible higher education integrates teaching and research to multidisciplinary locally integrated approaches with teaching, learning, research and producing knowledge. It is the cumulative effect of locally achieved SDGs that the nation as a whole can achieve SDGs. The current curriculum needs modification. It should be more disciplinary and integrated. Get the students to study engagingly in their communities and interact locally. We should foster social
responsibility and community engagement in Higher education institutions. The institutions need to contribute to the generation of knowledge for achieving SDGs in a different context. SDGs’ achievement requires finding new solutions to various socio-economic challenges and new knowledge will be essential to achieve this.

Dr. P. R. Sodani, Officiating President, IIHMR University, said that SDG has a long-lasting effect on the country’s development and growth. When we talk about education, the quality of education is the critical pillar for the growth and development of any geography and society. If the quality of education is strong, we will produce an adequate workforce for the country and contribute to its national income. The NEP 2020 has some great ideas, including access to education, quality education, and affordable education. There are many features, and our government wants to accomplish this. We can create a new India by NEP 202. The thematic issues include a multidisciplinary approach, internationalization, exit or entry system and credit bank. IIHMR University is taking the lead to discuss all these thematic issues separately and the challenges it brings with its execution.

Dr. V N Rajasekhanran Pillai, said that it is for enhancing the quality of life and life management systems when it comes to education. It is essential to understand the context of knowledge and skills. The purpose of education is to provide knowledge, and if we have meaningful education, we should apply it to society. The context of higher education institutions was different from the present. So, we cannot apply the same context to the present time. NEP has many forward-looking ideas. Meaningful engagement with society or employment is the gross success ratio. When it talks about world-class universities, it talks about such universities’ characteristics, which is excellence in teaching and research. Higher education institutions should be given complete freedom through a regulatory body that can stop any administrative or political interference.

Dr. Sanjay Zodpey shared that the NEP 2020 is for the advancement of SDG4 in the country. The contribution of education in enhancing health is essential. For achieving this, the policy should have a multidisciplinary perspective. It should adopt a systems approach that should have linkages between education and the job market. The implementation of such an approach requires ground-breaking reforms. The country’s health professional education is fragmented and outdated. Our education and work competencies do not match, with poor teamwork and narrow technical focus. This is the main reason for producing ill-equipped graduates. NEP 2020 should focus on redesigning institutional reforms for higher professional education. We must focus on transformative learning. We must move from informative to formative learning and then from formative to transformative learning.

Mr. Pooran Chandra Pandey added that the SDGs could be laid down in the societal, economic and environment bucket. All three factors are equally important for the accomplishment and execution of SDGs. Through NEP 2020, the government of India envisions changing the whole paradigm to something very harmonious. Mr. Pandey emphasized that higher education has a special role beyond SDG4, as it drives the capacity building and knowledge development for remaining SDGs.

Dr. W. Chandbabu Singh shared his insights on NEP 2020 and shared that the rest of the sixteen SDGs fail without quality education. NEP initiatives are focused on teaching, research, engagement and campus operations. We must change the teaching and learning process and the entire pedagogy needs to transform.

In the beginning, Dr. P. R. Sodani, Officiating President, IIHMR University, gave a brief introduction on the topic and its relevance. The Webinar was moderated by Dr. Shiv Tripathi, Professor and Dean (Training), IIHMR University.

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IIHMR announces to launch ‘S D Gupta School of Public Health’ on its 36th Foundation Day

Oct 6, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. Ashok Agarwal, #Dr. P. R. Sodani, #Dr. S.D. Gupta, #IIHMR University, #S D Gupta School of Public Health

Jaipur, October 2020: The Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) made a big announcement today by declaring that it will soon launch a new School of Public Health – ‘S D Gupta School of Public Health’ in IIHMR University, Jaipur. Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Founder Trustee, IIHMR, announced this during its 36th Foundation Day celebration through an online platform, witnessed by all faculty, staff, and students of IIHMR. Dr. S.D. Gupta, who is the Trustee Secretary of Indian Institute of Health Management Research, and Chairperson of IIHMR University, is a renowned public health specialist and has given a new shape to the practice of public health in India, said Dr. Agarwal.

Remembering the institute’s initial foundation years, Dr. Agarwal said, “36 years back we were trying to set up a new and different vision. I found a group of bright academicians who believed in my vision, and today IIHMR has three campuses in Jaipur, Bangalore and Delhi. The strength of IIHMR has been its faculty members. We have already done 800+ research studies and 3000 students’ dissertations which is a significant contribution. Most of our graduates are dealing with COVID 19 as frontline workers, which makes us feel proud.”

Dr. S. D. Gupta addressed the students and faculty online. Dr. Gupta said, “when we started initially, we were the only organization to undertake research policy and program management research. Our contribution has been immense in many research programs. The institute has closely worked with Government of India and other state governments in the management and execution of national health programs including the HIV control program, Immunization program and Blindness control program. We started with research and later added capacity building of mid-career professionals and policymakers as one of the major components.” Reminiscing the people behind this institute’s formation, including Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Dr. Gupta said that Dr. Rameshwar Sharma, Dr. G. Girdhar, Dr. Udai Pareek, Dr. Rishikesh Maru, and Sh. M L Mehta has been the pillar of strength and their leadership has guided the institution to this level today.

Dr. P. R. Sodani, President (Officiating), IIHMR University, welcomed the guests and spoke about the institute’s vision and history and its courses in the present day. Dr. Sodani said, “we have successfully executed 35 years of excellence. Today we have created leadership in the domain area of health management in the country and globally. The institute was set up with a different vision. The country had many hospitals, but the hospitals’ management remained a critical issue. There was an urgent need for an institute like IIHMR during that time. Even during COVID 19, it has been observed that the management of public health services is highly required. Initially, the institute’s focus was research. Therefore, the initial years of IIHMR were spent in conducting research. Today we have created a space in the country as a renowned health management organization.”

Initially, the program commenced with a small video displaying the history of IIHMR. The students of IIHMR University performed a much-awaited cultural program and song dedicated to the institute. The program was coordinated by Dr. Veena N Sarkar, Assistant Professor, IIHMR University, and a vote of thanks was extended by Dr. Deepti Sharma, Associate Professor, IIHMR University.

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IIHMR to celebrate 36th Foundation Day on October 5

Oct 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. P. R. Sodani, #Dr. S.D. Gupta, #Indian Institute of Health Management and Research, #Welcome Act’

Jaipur, October: Indian Institute of Health Management and Research, a premier health management institute of the country, is celebrating its 36th Foundation day on 5th October 2020. This year, due to CVID 19, the program will be held virtually, which will stretch for one hour. The students, staff, and faculty members of the institution will connect through an online platform to celebrate the much-awaited program.

Dr. S. D. Gupta, Trusty Secretary, Indian Institute of Health Management and Research will address the students and members of IIHMR through an online platform. A ‘Welcome Act’ will be presented by the students of the institution. Dr. P. R Sodani, President (Officiating), IIHMR University, will give a welcome address. A much-awaited cultural program will follow this. The students from all three schools, across streams, will perform in this annual cultural event.