Dr. Praveen Gedam is an IAS, 2002 Batch and a MBBS doctor. He has held several important positions in his career and was the Private Secretary to the Union Cabinet Minister of Railways in the Government of India. He had earlier served the Government of Maharashtra in various capacities. He was Transport Commissioner of Maharashtra, where
Biography
Dr. Praveen Gedam is an IAS, 2002 Batch and a MBBS doctor. He has held several important positions in his career and was the Private Secretary to the Union Cabinet Minister of Railways in the Government of India. He had earlier served the Government of Maharashtra in various capacities. He was Transport Commissioner of Maharashtra, where he spearheaded a massive computerization exercise. Dr. Gedam has also served as Municipal Commissioner and District Collector of numerous cities and districts.
At the cutting-edge field level, Dr. Gedam was responsible for critical government interventions concerning socio-economic development, including those in public health. He is known for the turnaround in Maternal and Child Health indicators in Latur, one of the most backward districts of the state, due to targeted interventions, systematic medical check-ups, and massive community mobilization exercises. In 2015, he was entrusted with organizing and managing the mega-event of Kumbhmela in Nashik, which is one of the largest human congregations on earth.
At NHA, he is holding the torch to move forward Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.