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Pavitra is the co-founder & executive director at Basic HealthCare Services. Previously, he has worked at UNICEF’s India Country Programme for nine years, leading its child health programs across India. He also taught in the RNT Medical College in Udaipur and worked at Action Research and Training for Health (ARTH), a leading public health NGO. Pavitra is a Fellow with the prestigious National Neonatology Forum of India and is also the recipient of the Ashoka Fellowship. He holds MBBS and an MD in Pediatrics from Delhi University and holds a Masters in Public Health from the University of North Carolina. Pavitra can be reached at pavitra@bhs.org.in.
Sanjana is the co-founder & director nutrition at Basic HealthCare Services. Her experience spans to over 20 years and includes clinical services in RNT Medical College Udaipur and managing large community-based health programs. She also coordinated the first research study in India on community-based management of severely malnourished children. Sanjana holds MBBS and an MD in Pediatrics from University of Rajasthan and has studied Epidemiology from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Sanjana can be reached at sanjana@bhs.org.in
Preeti is the Operations Manager at Basic HealthCare Services. She looks after the entire operations of BHS which includes HR, finance, supply chain management, procurement, logistics & supplies, statutory requirement with compliance. Previously,Preeti has worked with Parivar Seva Sansthan (PSS) for 23 years in field of Reproductive Health & Family Planning services. She holds B.Sc and M.Com degree from University of Rajasthan and an MBA in Finance from Sikkim Manipal University. Preeti can be reached at preeti.bhatnagar@bhs.org.in
Gargi is working as Primary Healthcare Physician at Basic HealthCare Services. Previously, she has worked in the Pediatric gastroenterology, liver transplant and hepatobiliary science at Vedanta hospital, Gurgaon and in Neonatology at B.J. Wadia and Nowrosjee Wadia group of hospitals at Parel Mumbai. She has also worked at other trust and corporate hospitals like Narayana hospital Jaipur, SDMH Jaipur and Max hospital Gurgaon. She holds an MBBS from Udaipur RNT medical college and MD in Pediatrics from GMC Patiala, Faridkot. She has also completed Dance Movement therapy from TISS Mumbai. She is currently pursuing a distant course in Family medicine from CMC VELLORE. Gargi can be reached at gargi.goel@bhs.org.in
Vidit is a Community Health Physician working at Amrit Clinics. After finishing his MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram(Maharashtra), Vidit worked in Shaheed Hospital, Chhattisgarh which is run by the labour union of Iron Ore mines. He has also worked briefly with MSF/DWBI Mumbai during the Covid-19 pandemic. He finished his Diploma in Family Medicine while working in Chhattisgarh, followed by a Masters degree in Public Health from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. At BHS, Vidit looks after the clinics in Gogunda cluster and is involved in training programme for nurses and a mental health programme integrated with the clinical services. Vidit can be reached at vidit.panchal@bhs.org.in
Kamlesh Sharma has over two decades of experience in the development sector, with extensive work among migrant workers, women, health ,youth, and tribal communities. His core expertise lies in designing and facilitating community-based services and interventions focused on people’s rights, education, and social justice.
He has made significant contributions in the domains of workers’ rights, civil rights, and gender equity. Over the years, Kamlesh has also supported and mentored small organizations across different states, helping them incubate models for community engagement and empowerment. As a mentor, he has guided young, multi-location teams in shaping their work with clarity and purpose.
His engagement spans diverse community segments, including patients, public representatives, social leaders, and youth — all with the aim of building inclusive, participatory, and rights-based approaches to development.
I am a development practitioner with a Master of Arts in Development from Azim Premji University, Bangalore, specializing in public health. My professional experience spans key thematic areas including gender and health, community health, WASH, tobacco control, primary healthcare, adolescent wellbeing, and neonatal care. I have managed research programs, coordinated academic and outreach initiatives to foster strategic partnerships, and supported knowledge dissemination and provided administrative support for funding applications. I have led the design and implementation of a community health fellowship program, overseeing curriculum development, mentorship, and program delivery. My experience also includes monitoring and evaluation of CSR-funded healthcare initiatives during my tenure with a CSR consulting firm. I am a trained dental professional with over 15 years of clinical practice in public and private healthcare settings, including significant experience at Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, where I worked closely with underserved communities. I have also completed a year-long certificate program in counselling with a focus on children and adolescents. At BHS I lead the nurse leadership program, a leadership building program for nurses from rural geographies and who work with marginalized communities.
Charishma Jones Sarman is a public health professional with 8 years of experience in roles starting as a Research Officer and moving swiftly to Program and Project Officer. Throughout her career, her work was mainly focused on strengthening health systems, particularly in the area of HIV and Tuberculosis. She has worked extensively on the development and implementation of research methods, research implementation and monitoring plans. In her current role, Charishma oversees a range of programs addressing TB, Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), and Nutrition. She is responsible for ensuring the timely implementation of the activities and strategies that improve outcomes in these priority areas. Beyond her interest in Universal Health Coverage, she is keen about the health impacts of climate change and the resilience of healthcare system, specifically on adaptation to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events that disrupt health services.
Jitendra Agrawal serves as the Program Manager – Finance at Basic HealthCare Services. He oversees all finance-related activities, including budget control, final accounts, and legal compliances. Jitendra holds a Master of Commerce (M.Com.) in Business Administration and brings over 34 years of experience in financial management. His extensive expertise ensures the organization’s financial systems are robust, compliant, and aligned with strategic goals.You can reach him at: jintendra.agrawal@bhs.org.in
Dr. Yogita Thakral is a dentist by training, with a Master’s degree in Public Health and a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Oslo, Norway. She has more than a decade of experience as a public health practitioner and researcher, working on health systems strengthening with state and national programmes across India, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa.
