Rattan Chand
| Dr. Rattan Chand | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born |
10 May 1955 Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Ph.D in Demography |
| Alma mater |
US Bureau of Census International Institute of Population Sciences Punjabi University Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi |
| Occupation | Bureaucrat, Government of India |
| Years active | 1981- |
| Spouse(s) | Rama Sharma |
Dr. Rattan Chand (Hindi : डॉ रतन चन्द ) is a former senior bureaucrat who has served Government of India at various positions for more than 35 years. Apart from working at senior positions in Government of India he has also been a resource person to USAID, World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), United Nations, World Health Organisation and many other organisations. He has represented Government of India at many International Meetings, Conferences, Working Sessions, Seminars worldwide mainly in the Health Sector. He is currently member of the working group of National Statistical Commission, Government of India and senior expert for World Bank.
Rattan Chand comes from a very humble background. He was born on 10 May 1955 in a small village in Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. He did his Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) from Punjabi University, Punjab. He did his Masters in Mathematics from Punjabi University, Punjab and then completed his Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.) from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, New Delhi.
He later completed his Ph.D. in Demography from International Institute of Population Sciences. He is also an alumnus from US Bureau of Census. Dr Rattan Chand joined the Indian Civil Service at Group A level through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in 1982.
Dr. Chand has reorganised the ‘Bulletin on Rural Health Statistics’ and updated it regularly. As a senior official in National Sample Survey Organisation, he handled important work of survey of unorganised sector enterprises and drafted the first ever survey report on ‘Informal Sector in India’. For better dissemination of the results, system of organising the National Seminars on survey results was introduced by him. As National Director & Convenor (PNDT) in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, he strengthened the programme implementation by involving all major stakeholders. For the first time, an annual report on implementation of Prenatal Diagnosis Techniques (PNDT) Act was prepared and released. A website giving information on the programme and activities undertaken was launched. While working in National Accounts Division, he developed a ‘Guide to Government Budget Analysis and Preparation of Accounts’ for the general government sector. As Chief Director, in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, under him, a Web based Health Management Information System (HMIS) was developed to increase the flow and use of information at all levels. Also, Annual Health Surveys were introduced under him to track changes in program and impact indicators in the poor performing districts. He contributed significantly to the launch of the fourth round of National Family Health Survey.
...
Wikipedia