Jaipur: IIHMR University, Jaipur, is pleased to announce
the appointment of Ambassador Satish Chand Mehta, IFS (Retd.), as its
Chairperson for a five-year term. His appointment marks an important milestone
in the University’s institutional journey and reinforces its commitment to
advancing academic excellence, strengthening research, and expanding its
national and international engagement.
Welcoming Ambassador Mehta, Dr. P.R. Sodani,
President, IIHMR University, said, “We are delighted to welcome Ambassador
Satish Chand Mehta as the Chairperson of IIHMR University. His distinguished
diplomatic career, extensive international exposure, and longstanding
engagement with education and philanthropic initiatives bring valuable
perspectives to our institutional leadership. As we build on more than four
decades of IIHMR’s legacy, we look forward to strengthening academic and
research excellence, fostering meaningful global partnerships, and expanding
our contribution to healthcare management, public health, development, and
related fields. Ambassador Mehta’s association will be valuable as we pursue
our vision of greater institutional impact and global recognition.”
Ambassador Mehta brings to the position a wealth of
experience from a distinguished career in the Indian Foreign Service. During
his diplomatic service, he served in Indian missions in France, Côte d’Ivoire
(Ivory Coast), Italy, New York, Israel, Canada, and Kuwait, undertaking
responsibilities in various capacities, including as Ambassador. His extensive
international experience and engagement across diverse diplomatic and
institutional settings offer a valuable perspective for a university committed
to academic advancement and international collaboration.
Under Ambassador Mehta’s chairpersonship, IIHMR
University looks forward to building on its institutional foundations and
advancing its strategic priorities in education, research, innovation, and
global engagement. The University aims to deepen collaborations with leading
national and international institutions, encourage interdisciplinary research,
strengthen industry and public-sector partnerships, and prepare a new
generation of professionals equipped to address complex challenges in
healthcare management, public health, pharmaceutical management, development,
and digital health.
His association with the Global Advisory Council of
Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, spanning more than two
decades, further reflects his sustained engagement with higher education and
international academic institutions. These associations complement IIHMR
University’s emphasis on socially responsive education, institutional
partnerships, and the development of future leaders.
Beyond diplomacy, Ambassador Mehta has maintained a
strong commitment to philanthropy, social welfare, and education. He serves as
President of Shree Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti, a Jaipur-based NGO
known for its work supporting persons with disabilities. He is also President
of the Gunjan Foundation, New Delhi, which works to support quality education
for underprivileged children, with a focus on empowerment through education.
Founded in 1984, IIHMR has developed a longstanding
institutional legacy in health management education, research, training, and
consultancy. IIHMR University continues to pursue its mission of developing
skilled professionals, generating relevant knowledge, and contributing to
stronger health systems and sustainable development. Ambassador Mehta’s
appointment comes at an important juncture as the University seeks to build on
this legacy and broaden its contribution to India and the international community.
The University community looks forward to working with Ambassador Mehta as IIHMR University enters this new chapter, guided by a shared commitment to academic distinction, institutional progress, social responsibility, and lasting impact.