NHSRC Team
Executive Director

Maj. General (Dr, Prof.) Atul Kotwal is a medical professional, public health researcher, administrator and educator with significant contributions in field of Public Health, Epidemiology, Administration, Research, Teaching and Mentoring in a career spanning 36 years. He has received his MBBS, followed by MD in Preventive and Social Medicine from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.

MA (History) from Jaipur University. Has 18 years of work experience in Administration & HR. Working in the office of Executive Director NHSRC since January 2008
Community Processes-Comprehensive Primary Health Care

Graduated as an Anaesthesiologist from Mysore Medical College and Christian Medical College, Vellore. Has 36 years experience of grassroots to policy-level action in the sectors of Health, Education, Socio-Economic Empowerment, Training and Research. Apart from being a clinician, he has lived amongst the indigenous tribal groups in Mysuru District of Karnataka, founded and led non-profit organisations and pioneered public-private partnership initiatives, some of which are National Models in the sectors of Health.

Public Health Professional with BDS and Masters in Public Health from PGIMER, Chandigarh. Two years of clinical experience in dentistry followed by 3.5 years of experience with UNICEF as RMNCH+A Consultant. Key focus areas include supporting districts and states in implementation of government programs (RMNCH+A, ASHA program, Comprehensive Primary Health Care and Maternal & Child nutrition)


BDS, PGDHM (IIHMR Jaipur). A lead member of various studies and evaluation at NHSRC. Key experience areas: Supporting states in ASHA program implementation, performance monitoring and evaluation

MA Economics (Allahabad University). 14 years exp in Supporting NGOs & PRIs, Water & Sanitation, ASHA & VHSNC interventions. Believes in convergence, community action and strengthening of PRIs & CBOs

MA (Sociology). Areas of work: Health, Sanitation & Nutrition. Areas of interest: Community processes interventions, implementation & training. Earlier worked with Unicef, Care in Bihar, UP & Rajasthan
M.Sc (Food and Nutrition); PGDPHM (IIPH-Delhi). Four years of experience in therapeutic nutrition and four years of experience in implementing health-related research projects in schools and community. Areas of interest: Public Health Management and Project Implementation.

BDS, Master of Health Administration (TISS, Mumbai). Over 1.7 years of clinical experience followed by 1 year of experience as Consultant in Health Care Technology- EHR named Bahmni and 10 months of experience in implementation of Health related project in Uttar Pradesh


A Public Health Professional (MBA - Health Management, IIHMR Jaipur) , experience of working with International Development Agencies in close coordination with State Health Department in a multi-cultural set-up. Instrumental in carrying out Planning, Capacity Building, Implementation, Supportive Supervision, Evaluation and Research of various Maternal and Child Health programs in EAG states.



Graduate from Delhi University. Has 15 years of work experience in Administration & HR. Working for Community Processes Division of NHSRC since November 2010
Healthcare Financing
Healthcare Technology
Human Resources for Health and Health Policy and Integrated Planning
Public Health Administration
Knowledge Management Division
Quality Improvement

A medical graduate having post-graduate qualifications in Family Medicine, Health Systems Management and Industrial Medicine. He is an elected member of National Academy of Medical Sciences. His illustrious career in the Indian Air Force included a tenure with the Ministry of External Affairs in Oman, where he was commended for his devotion to the service by the His Majesty Sultan of Oman. He also underwent advanced training abroad in Hospital Planning for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) warfare.

PGD in Hospital Management & Health Promotion, lead auditor for ISO 9001:2008. 5 years' experience in establishing & implementing Quality System. Lead & Co-Author for various publications

M.Phil. (Health Systems Management) BITS Pilani, MBA (Health Care Administration) FMS, DU with 20 years of experience in Hospital and Health system Management

Health Systems Management professional with Masters in Public Health & Bachelors in Dental Surgery. 7+ years’ experience in the field of Quality Management Systems, Health Systems Strengthening, Public Health and Hospital operations. Member of National Quality team and Deputy Management Systems Leader of the organization. She is the Lead ISO Auditor & a certified AI professional.

MHA-BHMS, PGDHHM, PGDESD (PG Diploma in Environment & Sustainable Development), PGDHQM (PG Diploma in Health Care Quality Management), NQAS External Assessor, ISQua Fellowship & Membership, Patient Safety Assessor, Green Hospital Assessors. Profound experience of 11+years as Hospital Manager in 3 District Head Quarters Hospital of Odisha. Ensured implementation of National Quality Assurance Programme in the facililities for strengthening the hospital systems.

MBA (Hospital Administration), PG certified (QM & AHO). 11 years of experience in health care Quality and operations management. Area of Expertise:- Accreditation & training, Infection Control.

Healthcare Professional with Masters in Pharmacy and PG Diploma in Hospital & Public Health Management, having 4 years of experience in Drugs & Logistics Management system and Pharmaceuticals. Worked for Human Resources for Health in recommendation of State Program Implementation Plans. Currently involved in National Quality Assurance Certification program for the improvement of health care services in public health facilities.

Medical Graduate with Masters in Hospital & Healthcare Administration(MHA), having various Experience in Corporate health sector as well as in Public Healthcare.

Postgraduate in Public Health (IIHMR- Delhi), BDS, ISQua fellow and member. 3 years’ experience in clinical services followed by 2 years’ experience in the field of Quality Management System.


Graduate from Delhi University with nine years' experience in Office Administration