Nikhil Dhongari appointed as Deputy Secretary, National Health Authority

Nikhil Dhongari, a 2012 batch IRPS officer, has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the National Health Authority under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. He will focus on strengthening digital health initiatives and improving implementation efficiency across states. His appointment comes at a time when India is accelerating health tech adoption for universal healthcare coverage. Dhongari’s role is crucial for scaling up diagnostics, e-health records, and digital health governance.