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June 1, 2026Dr. Bansi Dhar Lecture Series
"From Food Security to Biohappiness – Reimagining Health, Nutrition & Sustainable Development"
Dr. Bansi Dhar Institute (DBDI) is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Dr. Bansi Dhar Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF).
The lecture will explore the interconnected themes of food security, nutrition, health, and sustainable development, and examine how these areas can shape healthier, more resilient, and sustainable societies.
About the Speaker
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan is a distinguished paediatrician, public health expert, and global leader in health and research. She has served as Chief Scientist, World Health Organization (WHO) and Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Government of India. She currently serves as Chairperson of the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and Principal Advisor to the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
Event Details
Date: 29 September 2026 | Tuesday
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM IST
Mode: YouTube Live
Join us for an engaging conversation on reimagining health, nutrition, and sustainable development through the lens of science, public health, and human well-being.




