India Working Group

The India Working Group on Lead Poisoning, came into being on 1st June, 2023 with Pahle India Foundation acting as its Secretariat. Chaired by Dr. Indu Bhushan, former CEO of Ayushman Bharat and Distinguished Fellow at PIF, the need for a dedicated India group was articulated by the members of the Global Working Group on Understanding and Mitigating the Global Burden of Lead Poisoning as well as by the participants of the High Level Roundtable on Lead Poisoning, organised by PIF with international partners in New Delhi in April, 2023.

The self-chosen mandate of the IWG is to meet quarterly and ideate the best way for India to tackle this challenge, encompassing its various aspects – medical, scientific, educational, policy and innovation.

India Working Group Meetings

India Working Group on Lead Poisoning Third Meeting on 29th May 2024 (Virtual)

The third meeting of the India Working Group included a presentation of the Action Taken Report, along with updates on progress since the last session. Participants shared their latest findings and discussed recent market research.

India Working Group on Lead Poisoning Second Meeting on 15th February 2024 at India International Centre, New Delhi.

India’s foremost doctors, scientists, public health experts, and representatives from various multilateral organizations came together to discuss strategies for combating the serious issue of lead poisoning in the country. The meeting generated several actionable points, including the expansion of research, collaboration with government departments, heightened awareness, and the sharing of expertise across institutions. The group also discussed the potential effectiveness of leveraging existing policies through a pilot project to address specific challenges.

India Working Group on Lead Poisononing’s Inaugural Meeting – 13th September 2023, New Delhi

The inaugural meeting saw India’s senior most doctors, scientists, public health experts as well as representatives from various multi-lateral organisations, share their insights on how to tackle the grave menace that is lead poisoning in India. Several action points were raised on how to broaden the available research base as well as engage with government departments, raise awareness and share expertise across institutions.

Members of India Working Group on Lead Poisoning

DR. INDU BHUSHAN

CHAIR i-LEAP & DISTINGUISHED FELLOW, PAHLE INDIA FOUNDATION AND FORMER CEO, AYUSHMAN BHARAT