This session, moderated by Mohit Gandhi and Bevin Vinay Kumar VN, will provide a platform to learn directly from experts in the field. Gain valuable insights into the challenges, opportunities, and pathways within the public health sector.

This session is ideal for students, young professionals, and anyone curious about building a career in public health. Whether you are passionate about improving community health, influencing public policy, or driving impactful healthcare programmes, this webinar will provide valuable guidance. It is particularly relevant for individuals aspiring to work in areas such as health systems, programme management, or community health initiatives.

• Dr Abhijit Gadewar:Sangwari — People’s Association for Equity and Health, Surguja, Chhattisgarh - A primary care physician with an MBBS, M Med in Family Medicine, and MSc in Public Health for Development from LSHTM (UK). Dr Gadewar has over 10 years of experience working with NGOs and state health departments to address the challenges faced by underserved rural and Adivasi communities in central India. Additionally, he is a skilled trainer for community health workers, nurses, and primary care physicians, with expertise in health system strengthening.
• Dr Amar Nawkar:Programme Officer, Tata Trusts, Mumbai -Amar Nawkar is a programme officer at the Tata Trusts where he has been involved in supporting some of the key grass root organisations for over a decade. Previously, he was part of the National Health System Resource Centre, undertaking technical appraisals of State Health Action Plans, supporting quality improvement initiatives and researching on human resources for health. Amar is a Public Health graduate from Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai. He enjoys conversations with aspiring community leaders and translating these energies back to supportive forums.