Navbharat Times exclusively covers Raghwesh Ranjan, Director – SEE on “Effects of Delhi Pollution post Diwali”. As he talks about the hazardous effects of long-term exposure (such as Chronic Obstructed lung diseases and frequent respiratory infections) to the ambient polluted environment, he also mentions how the Air Quality Index (AQI) has severely increased during Diwali celebration. In addition to this, Dr. Agrawal highlights the consequences of high-rate pollution on maternal exposure.
M.K. Padma Kumar is involved in developing strategies and managing operations for the IPE Global Group.
He has over 25 years of experience in the development sector, working in civil society organisations and international development agencies like DANIDA and DFID. As the Head of State Partnerships at the DFID India, he was responsible for developing partnerships, programme design, management and strategic oversight of all programmes implemented in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. He has managed various development programmes. His expertise lies in driving operational, financial and programmatic transformations. Before DFID, he was associated with Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Help Age and World Wildlife Fund.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management with specialisation in Human Resource Management and Finance. He is extensively trained in Project Cycle Management, Grant Management, Performance Management, Leadership Skills and Change Management.
