LEHS

 

LORD’S EDUCATION AND HEALTH SOCIETY (LEHS)

LEHS is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, dedicated to providing fundamental health and education services to underserved populations. With a profound commitment to social welfare, LEHS has strategically developed innovative initiatives to address critical societal challenges, particularly in healthcare and education.

The Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence, also known as Wadhwani AI, represents a specialized unit within LEHS dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence to benefit underserved populations. This AI unit operates across multiple technical domains, including machine learning, computer vision, audio signal processing, and advanced data analysis. Each project undertaken by Wadhwani AI incorporates reusable technological components, maximizing potential impact and efficiency.

With a strong emphasis on social impact, Wadhwani AI unit is not just developing cutting-edge AI solutions but also championing the principles of open-source technology. The unit is committed to sharing code and data wherever feasible, promoting transparency, collaboration, and collective advancement in technological innovations to solve critical societal challenges across domains.

LEHS Committee Members

Mr. Sanjay Mehta

President

Chartered Accountant, Senior Advisor at KPMG, Mr Mehta is a seasoned risk and advisory expert with over 30 years of experience across assurance, due diligence, fraud investigations, and enterprise risk management.

Mr. Lov Verma

General Secretary

A retired IAS officer, Mr Verma comes with nearly four decades of leadership in public health, child rights, and social justice, with landmark contributions including polio eradication, HIV/AIDS care, and disability access.

Dr. Sanjay Patra

Treasurer

Chartered Accountant, Managing Director of CPA Private Service Limited, Mr Patra is a veteran of the nonprofit sector with over 36 years of expertise in financial management, governance, and legal frameworks for voluntary organisations.

Mr. Milton Nayak

Chief Functionary & CFO

A Chartered Accountant, Chief Functionary and CFO at LEHS, he brings more than 20 years of expertise in Corporate finance & taxation, NFP, entity management, Legal & compliance, and operational risk
management.

Mr. Rajesh Ranjan Singh

Committee Member

Country Director at ChildFund International, Mr Singh is a nonprofit leader with deep expertise in child development, health equity, and digital inclusion, with a career dedicated to advancing the well-being of vulnerable communities.

Dr. Indu Bhushan

Committee Member

A retired IAS, former CEO of Ayushman Bharat, and ex-Director General at ADB, Dr Bhushan is a distinguished leader in public health, governance, and international development with deep expertise i
health economics and policy strategy.

Dr. Shelly Batra

Committee Member

Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and CEO of Every Infant Matters, Dr Batra is a leading OB-GYN and global health advocate with 34 years of experience in advanced surgery, fetal medicine, and tuberculosis
control for underserved communities.

Mr. Arindam Kumar Bhattacharya

Committee Member

Mr Bhattacharya is a Senior Advisor at BCG is a distinguished strategy consultant with global leadership experience in industrial goods, public system transformation, and policy development for governments
and businesses.

Mr. Alkesh Gulab Wadhwani

Committee Member

Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation India, Mr Wadhwani leads major poverty alleviation and health initiatives, with a pivotal role in the $338 million Avahan HIV/AIDS prevention program.

Mr. Sharad Sharma

Committee Member

Co-founder of iSPIRT Foundation, Mr Sharma is a tech visionary with over 30 years of leadership in digital infrastructure, software products, and policy advocacy, driving India’s digital transformation.

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