IPH Annual Day Oration 2025 | Decentralisation, Governance & Health: Reflections of a Public Servant

This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate 20 years of dedication and excellence in the field of public health. We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our valued collaborators, committee members, adjunct faculty, honorary associates, ex-employees, well-wishers, and staff who have been an integral part of our journey. Title: Decentralisation, Governance and Health: Reflections of a Public Servant Orator: Uma Mahadevan, Distinguished IAS Officer, Additional Chief Secretary & Development Commissioner, Government of Karnataka Uma Mahadevan is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service officer with over 30 years of leadership in public policy and governance. Renowned for her commitment to social change, she has spearheaded major health and nutrition initiatives, especially among marginalized communities. Her innovative work during the COVID-19 pandemic, the scaling of decentralized health screening for chronic diseases, revival of 5,600+ rural public libraries, and empowerment of women through livelihoods have become national models. A prolific writer and advocate for decentralization, Uma Mahadevan’s pioneering impact continues to inspire public sector innovation and equity in India. _ _ _ _ Facebook:   / iphindia   Twitter:   / iphindia   Google+: https://goo.gl/sdMCao Linkedin: https://goo.gl/3nfpQ9 Website: http://iphindia.org