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On International Women’s Day, we often celebrate women who have “made it” into leadership. But what we rarely pause to ask is: Who had to step back along the way? At the in-person segment of Spoorthi, we reflected on this through a Power Walk — an exercise that made privilege and barriers visible in real time. A straight line slowly shifted. Some moved ahead with ease. Others had to step back. Not because of effort. But because of systems. The line did not remain straight. This Women’s Day is not only about representation. It is about examining the structures that shape leadership journeys long before women enter decision-making rooms. Because equity in health leadership demands more than individual resilience. It demands structural change. #IPHBengaluru #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenInHealth #HealthLeadership

🌐 We have moved—digitally! We are excited to announce that IPH Bengaluru now has a new website domain: 👉iphbengaluru.res.in/ All our work, updates, and resources will now be available at this new address. Please update your bookmarks and visit us at our new domain. #IPHBengaluru #IPHUpdates

We note with deep respect the posthumous conferment of the Padma Shri on T. T. Jagannathan, recognising his extraordinary contributions to Indian industry, innovation, and consumer safety. An eminent institution builder, T. T. Jagannathan played a defining role in shaping the TTK Group into one of India’s most trusted enterprises. Through decades of leadership, he guided the organisation’s transformation into a globally recognised brand, driven by innovation, technical rigour, and an unwavering commitment to quality and safety. Beyond industry, he remained deeply supportive of efforts that carried forward T. T. Narasimhan’s vision for public health, enabling initiatives that strengthened education, research, and policy engagement. At the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru, this legacy is reflected in the T. T. Narasimhan School of Advanced Studies (TTN SoAS at IPH Bengaluru), established in partnership with the T. T. Narasimhan family as a platform for collaboration, leadership development, and advancing public health practice. The Padma Shri honours a body of work that bridged innovation, institution-building, and public purpose, leaving an enduring impact across sectors and generations. For more information on TTN SoAS at IPH Bengaluru please visit: ttnsoas.iphindia.org/ #IPHBengaluru #TTNSoAS

On Republic Day, the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru wishes everyone strength in unity and shared progress towards better health. #RepublicDay2026 #IPHBengaluru

Businesses today shape more than just markets—they shape our health, equity, and the very future of our planet. Are you interested in exploring the “triple bottom-line” of People, Planet, and Profit? We are excited to launch a two-day in-person workshop on Business Sustainability & Public Health, hosted by the T. T. Narasimhan School of Advanced Studies at Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (@iimb_official) and Partners in Change (PiC). 🔹 Why Attend This Workshop? This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between the disparate worlds of public health and business sustainability. Participants will: • Explore the evolution of business sustainability, ESG, and CSR • Critically examine Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reports (BRSR) • Understand the pathways through which businesses influence population health outcomes • Through group work, develop real-world solutions that optimise and balance the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit 📍 Workshop Details • Dates: 5th – 6th February 2026 • Location: IIM Bangalore (In-person) • Fees: ₹10,000 for professionals | ₹6,000 for students • Last Date to Register: 28th January 2026 • Certification: Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion 👥 Who Should Join? This workshop is designed for professionals and students in Public Health, CSR, Business Sustainability, Corporate Governance, Public Policy, Occupational Safety, and Labour Welfare. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a student with a keen interest in responsible business, this session offers valuable networking and collaborative learning opportunities. 🎓 Meet the Faculty Learn from a distinguished panel including: • Dr. Upendra Bhojani (Course Director, IPH Bengaluru) • Dr. Dr. Allen Ugargol (Course Faculty, IIM Bangalore) • Dheeraj (Course Faculty, Partners in Change) • Jhumki Dutta (Course Faculty, Partners in Change) • Dr. Sreenidhi Sreekumar (Teaching Associate, IPH Bengaluru) • Dr. Malu Mohan (Teaching Associate, IPH Bengaluru). 🔗Registration link: ttnsoas.iphindia.org/busines… #IPHBengaluru #IIMB #TTNSoAS #Sustainability #PublicHealth #ESG #CSR #BusinessEthics #ResponsibleBusiness #TripleBottomLine #BRSR #CDOH

We are happy to begin 2026 with a meaningful milestone. On 6 January 2026, IPH Bengaluru inaugurated the Centre of Adivasi Health (CAH) Office at the Vivekananda Girijana Kalyana Kendra (VGKK) - Technical Resource Centre campus in Mysuru. This day also marks coming together of the newly inaugurated CAH office with Viveka Research Centre for Biodiversity, Culture & Health of VGKK to form the Tribal Research and Training Centre (TRTC). The Tribal Research and Training Centre aims to strengthen research, training, and education focused on Adivasi health, grounded in community realities and meaningful engagement. Building on VGKK’s long-standing work with Adivasi communities, and IPH Bengaluru’s engagement in Adivasi health through the Centre of Adivasi Health, this collaboration reflects a partnership shaped by shared purpose and sustained engagement. We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr H. Sudarshan and VGKK for their pioneering vision and unwavering support for the work we do.This is not just a new office. It is a shared space for learning, listening, and long-term engagement, marking a strong and meaningful start to 2026. #IPHBengaluru #CAH #VGKK #PublicHealth #IPHUpdates #IPHEvents #2026WithPurpose #LookingAhead #SustainedCommitment

On 3rd December, the Centre for Adivasi Health (CAH) hosted an inspiring gathering of Adivasi leaders, scholars, and representatives from forest-associated Adivasi communities across Karnataka. The event was organised in response to an invitation from the Australian Consulate General, Bengaluru (@AusCGBengaluru) facilitated through Kranthi Vysyaraju to enable an interaction between visiting Australian Indigenous authors Julie Janson and Philip McLaren and local Adivasi leaders. The convening brought together many first-generation Adivasi scholars and leaders from the 12 forest-associated Adivasi communities of the state, including several early-career Adivasi women and young scholars. Their reflections on identity, rights, and navigating the intersections of tradition and modernity created a rich and meaningful cross-cultural dialogue. Ms Janson and Mr McLaren shared grounded stories from their own life journeys and community experiences, offering parallels and contrasts that resonated deeply with the participants. Earlier in the day, the delegation visited the Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute, Mysore (@kstrikarnataka), where Dr. Krishnamurthy, Research Officer, oriented them to the institute’s work and its ongoing engagement with Adivasi communities. We extend our sincere thanks to KSTRI for their support in mediating this cross-cultural exchange. Heartfelt appreciation to everyone at CAH who made this possible—including Mahadev C, Muthaiah V, Pushpaja Y. R, Tanya Seshadri, Praveen Rao S., Meena Putturaj, and all colleagues and community members who contributed to the gathering. The discussions highlighted the value of creating shared spaces where Adivasi voices lead conversations and exchange experiences with Indigenous communities globally. #IPHBengaluru #IPHEvents #CommunityCare

We are proud to share that Satyanarayan Kumbhakar, Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Commercial Determinants of Health (CDOH), Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru presented at the International Food Policy Research Institute (@IFPRI) conference held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on “Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Towards Impact at Scale.” In the Thematic Session 5b: Nourishing Generations – Maternal & Child Nutrition, Satyanarayan presented his paper titled:“Strengthening ICDS for Maternal Health: Scaling Nutrition and Chronic Disease Interventions for Lactating and Pregnant Mothers in India.” His presentation highlighted that strengthening ICDS can improve maternal health outcomes by addressing anaemia, undernutrition, and chronic disease risks. He emphasised the growing importance of addressing overweight trends, reducing socioeconomic disparities, improving access to services, and advancing policy priorities such as food basket diversification, programme convergence, and digital monitoring to ensure inclusive maternal nutrition for a healthier future. #IPHBengaluru #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #CDOH

On 28 November, Dr. Kaushik S and Dr. Lathadevi Chilgod facilitated a training workshop for 70 Primary Health Care Officers (PHCOs) in Mysuru, organised by the Rural Literacy and Health Programme (an NGO working on community development, health, and education). The morning session focused on non-communicable diseases, using participatory activities to discuss risk factors, gaps, and solutions within the NP-NCD programme including their individual level challenges. The afternoon session built soft skills through a role-play exercise, highlighting communication, empathy, time management, and intersectoral coordination. The PHCOs shared challenges around workload and time constraints, and discussed strategies for improving outreach to marginalised communities. The workshop helped surface practical, context-specific solutions such as better task prioritisation and stronger team coordination. During the post workshop debrief, a few participants expressed increased confidence in applying soft skills during field interactions. #IPHBengaluru #PublicHealth #IPHEvents #CapacityBuilding #PrimaryCare

The EQUIP-HWC team, Dr. Kaushik S, Krishma N K and Dr Chelikam Veeraraghavendra Reddy, Santosh Sogal ( CTRITH CRTP fellow), Nagabharana Adiga and Sophiya Kalaimaran (SAMASTH CRTP Fellows) attended the 2.5 days Implementation Science in Health Care (ISiHC) short course hosted by the St.John’s Research Institute, Koramangala, Bengaluru from November 25 to 27, 2025. The sessions provided a clear introduction to the fundamentals of Implementation Science, supported by practical examples that helped contextualize key concepts. Key takeaways included a better understanding of how implementation frameworks guide real-world programmes, the importance of evidence-informed decision-making, and the value of structured approaches to evaluating interventions. We extend our thanks to the organisers for facilitating this learning opportunity, which has strengthened the team's understanding of Implementation Science and will inform our work ahead. #IPHBengaluru #PublicHealth #CapacityBuilding

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman chairs the 13th Pre-Budget Consultation with the experts and stakeholders from the #Education, #Health, #HumanDevelopment, and #WomenEmpowerment sectors in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27, in New Delhi, today. The meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri @mppchaudhary; Secretaries from D/o Economic Affairs (DEA) @FinMinIndia, @EduMinOfIndia, @DselEduMinistry, @MoHFW_INDIA, and @MinistryWCD; and the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.

Day 3 of the #RealistResearchBlendedCourse began with two of our participants volunteering to share their insights and provide an overview of the Day 2 sessions. The workshop then moved to a glimpse of other theory-driven methods. One of the sessions was led by Dr Vaibhav Agavane and focused on the approach called “theory of change. ” He noted that every programme or intervention carries both implicit and explicit ideas about how change is expected to occur, and that a theory of change helps make those assumptions and the programme’s logic explicit. Through an example, he illustrated the various elements of a theory of change. Dr Upendra Bhojani described another theory-driven method, Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). He explained how QCA combines the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative approaches to identify deterministic outcomes and examine causal pathways. Drawing on an example, he walked through the different components of QCA including cases, outcomes, conditions, and the construction of a truth table. Dr Pragati Hebbar delved into what a realist synthesis is, and how it differs from a realist evaluation or a conventional systematic review. She explained the process of realist synthesis and underscored that realist synthesis is theorydriven, it does not place literature in a strict hierarchy, and allows the use of a wide range of sources, She highlighted both the strengths and the limitations of realist synthesis and demonstrated how to conduct a realist synthesis through an example. Following this session, the participants spent time reading a selected article on realist synthesis. Afterwards, they broke into small groups to critically appraise a published realist synthesis study. Once group work was complete, each team presented their findings to the rest of the participants. The course concluded with an overview of resources and support for realist evaluation practitioners, including HSGSHAPES and RAMESES, followed by certificate distribution and a dedicated feedback session. @Chaudharyadit23 @AvishekHazra23, @commed_doc @MonicaShriv @punitrd @HiralkarSakshi @brynne_gilmore #IPHBengaluru #TTNSoAS #RealistResearch2025 #IPHEvents #blendedlearning

The Centre for Commercial Determinants of Health (C-CDOH) at the Institute of Public Health, Bengaluru hosted the third episode of the webinar series, ‘Conversations on CDOH’ titled, “Gandhi: Rethinking Health in the Age of Commerce” on 21 October, 2025. The session featured insightful discussions by Dr. Varadesh Hiregange, (Gandhian Centre for Philosophical Arts and Sciences, @MAHE_Manipal), Ms. Pallavi Varma- Patil (Living Utopias & @atree_org) and Dr. Yogesh Kalkonde (@SangwariSurguja). The panel was moderated by @UpendraBhojani and explored how Gandhian ideas could inform concepts of commercial determinants of health with reflections on health, commerce, and equity in today’s world. Watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=jcndycKK… The series ‘Conversations on CDOH', brings together scholars, practitioners and thinkers from India and beyond for meaningful and reflective dialogue on the Commercial Determinants of Health (CDOH). This is an initiative of the project @IPHDrithi, led by Upendra Bhojani and supported by DBT/Wellcome Trust @India_Alliance @IICAOfficial @PartnersinChang @CCDH_GWSPH @DeptHealthRes @ICMRDELHI @baumfran @dadhichgarima1 @HIA_NCD @H_S_Global #CDOH #PublicHealth #Gandhi #HealthEquity #HealthAndBusiness

Day 2 of the #RealistResearchBlendedCourse opened with a short recap from two volunteer participants, who shared their most important takeaways from Day 1 of the in-person session. This was followed by a session led by Dr. Prashanth N.S., who walked us through the steps of conducting a realist evaluation from theory development to empirical testing and finally theory refinement and synthesis. He emphasised the importance of developing a priori theories, which can be constructed using multiple sources such as literature reviews, programme documents, stakeholder interviews, hunches informed by field interactions, and empirical data. Dr. Brynne Gilmore led a detailed session on data analysis and synthesis in realist evaluation and unpacked its methodological aspects. She introduced the teacher–learner approach, theory-driven interviewing, and the importance of asking questions in the right way. She also discussed in depth the concept of retroductive analysis to identify hidden causal factors, which draws on a combination of induction, deduction, and insights from intuitive reasoning (abduction). After the session, participants worked in groups on a few casestudy examples to analyze data, refine the program theory, and apply their learnings. They then shared their insights with all participants.Professor Bruno Marchal demonstrated, through a variety of real-world examples, how realist methods can be applied across multiple levels of health systems. Finally, Professor Arnab Mukherji discussed a case study to illustrate how patterns emerging from data can shape development of initial program theory for realist research.  @Chaudharyadit23 @AvishekHazra23, @commed_doc @MonicaShriv @punitrd @HiralkarSakshi @brynne_gilmore #IPHBengaluru #TTNSoAS #RealistResearch2025 #IPHEvents #blendedlearning