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Member Expert Council, STAIRS Foundation

Member Expert Council, STAIRS Foundation

Dr. DK Bhalla, IAS (Retd)

Role

Member Expert Council, STAIRS Foundation

Previous Positions

  • Advisor to the Government of Nagaland, Chief Enabler
  • I-Shakti Secretary of Lok Sabha (Lower House) from 2015 to 2018
  • Founder of the iSHAKTI Foundation

Areas of Expertise

  • Rural and Urban Development
  • Women and Child Development Issues
  • Public Distribution Systems for Social Services
  • Public Health
  • Tribal Development

Contributions

  • Bhalla’s extensive career in the Indian Administrative Service has equipped him with deep insights into a wide range of developmental issues.
  • His leadership as the Secretary of Lok Sabha helped in shaping key legislative frameworks impacting a broad spectrum of societal sectors.
  • Through the iSHAKTI Foundation, he has furthered initiatives targeting comprehensive societal improvement, particularly focusing on underprivileged communities.

Involvement with STAIRS

In his role as Advisor to the Government of Nagaland and as Chief Enabler of the I-Shakti initiative, Dr. Bhalla continues to apply his vast experience to drive significant social development projects, focusing on improving living standards and ensuring equitable access to essential services.