Building healthcare systems that reach every citizen.
Dr. VK Das — distinguished leader in public health and medical administration, whose work has transformed healthcare delivery, social security and medical education across Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Dr. VK Das
Public Health Leader & Medical Administrator
Currently
Managing Director
NAMO Medical Education & Research Society
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PMJAY coverage
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Govt. medical college — NAMERI
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- Director, Medical & Health Services
- CEO, PMJAY — DNH & DD
- Member, National Medical Commission
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Health facilities digitised under ABDM
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Years transforming public healthcare
Not just a public servant — a nation builder.
Dr. VK Das is a distinguished leader in the field of public health and medical administration, known for his transformative contributions to India’s healthcare ecosystem. With a career spanning several decades, Dr. Das has seamlessly integrated clinical excellence with health policy innovation, driving impactful changes across state and national levels.
His vision centers on creating accessible, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems, especially for underprivileged and rural populations. From spearheading health missions to leading regulatory reforms, Dr. Das has played a pivotal role in aligning public health goals with technological advancement and infrastructure development.
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
- Medical Education & Faculty Development
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Healthcare
- Disaster and Epidemic Management
- Multi-sectoral Coordination for Health Determinants
Seven pillars of a transformed health system
From the first government medical college in the UT to one of the highest PMJAY saturation rates in India — each domain carries a record of measurable change.
“Accessible, efficient and equitable healthcare — especially for the underprivileged.”
The vision
Pioneering ideas that became models for the nation
Grassroots schemes and programmes conceived in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu — protecting mothers, girls, workers and families.
Chemoprophylaxis for Leprosy
Started chemoprophylaxis for leprosy in the UT — a model now replicated across India.
Sanjeevani Swasthya Bima Yojana
Medical insurance of ₹2 lakh for a family of five, plus ₹1 lakh death and permanent disability cover.
Save the Girl Child Scheme
₹42,000 deposited for every girl born in a public institution, maturing to ₹2.5 lakh at age 18.
Badhai & Annaprashan Kits
Kits for newborn girls under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and for 6-month-olds to start complementary feeding against malnutrition.
Paripakwa Mata Niyojit Bal Yojana
Combating teenage pregnancy and reducing the Total Fertility Rate, alongside Matru Samrudhi cash incentives for post-natal women.
UMANG
Universal Menstrual Hygiene & Awareness Goal — promoting menstrual hygiene across DNH & DD.
Shramyogi Swasthya Yojana
Health screening and basic treatment for industrial labourers and their families.
Village Adoption Scheme
Medical students adopt villages in the UT and take on all health activities there.
First Health PPP — Rogi Kalyan Samiti
The UT’s first public-private partnership in health, offering MRI and CT scan services in PPP mode.
Landmark projects, from tertiary hospitals to village wellness centres
Recognised at state, national and institutional levels
National Award for Excellence in PMJAY Implementation
National Health Authority
Digital Health Leader Award – ABDM
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Kayakalp Awards
MoHFW
National Recognition on Civil Services Day
Government of India
Skoch Award – Gold Category
Skoch Group
NABH/NABL Accolades
Quality Council of India
Best Performing UT – NHM & Immunization
MoHFW
Indian Medical Association Recognition
IMA
Silvassa is becoming a model for rural health transformation in India.
— Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Foundation laying of NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute (NAMERI)
Legacy
“The true measure of a public servant lies not in titles held, but in lives changed. Dr. VK Das has changed countless.”
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