AIIMS Rishikesh

Present Director


Prof. (Dr.) Meenu Singh
Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Rishikesh
(MD (Pediatrics), FCCP (USA), FIAP, FAAI)

 

Profile Summary

Prof. (Dr.) Meenu Singh is an eminent academician, clinician, and healthcare leader with over 35 years of distinguished service in Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, Telemedicine, and Evidence-Based Medicine. She is currently serving as the Executive Director and CEO of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, since July 2022. Her visionary leadership is instrumental in transforming AIIMS Rishikesh into a hub for innovation, academic excellence, and patient-centered care.

Educational Background

  • MBBS – H.P. Medical College, Shimla (1979–1982)
  • MD (Pediatrics) – PGIMER, Chandigarh (1986)
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine – Nine Wells Hospital, Dundee, UK (1994)
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology – Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, USA (1995)
  • FCCP – American College of Chest Physicians (2002)
  • FIAP – Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2003)
  • FAAI – Fellowship in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2022 onward)

Career Milestones

  • Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Rishikesh (July 2022 – Present)
  • Professor, Department of Pediatrics, PGIMER Chandigarh (2008–2023)
  • Head, Department of Telemedicine, PGIMER Chandigarh & AIIMS Rishikesh
  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Co-Chair, Cochrane India
  • President, Telemedicine Society of India

Major Achievements at AIIMS Rishikesh

  • Under her leadership, AIIMS Rishikesh has seen transformational growth:
  • Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) developed with MoHFW and Civil Aviation Ministry
  • First-ever Renal Transplant at AIIMS Rishikesh successfully conducted
  • Establishment of Centre of Excellence in Drone Medicine, a pioneering initiative in India
  • AIIMS Rishikesh Digital Academy (ARDA) launched for online medical education
  • Inauguration of AI Centre of Excellence
  • Department of Geriatrics & Integrative Medicine, Department of Evidence Synthesis, Department of Telemedicine & Bioinformatics and other department.
  • Medical Drone trials for delivery of anti-tuberculosis drugs
  • Millet CafĂ© launched and appreciated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
  • Conducted 3rd, 4th and 5th Convocations, with Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu and Union Health Ministers as Chief Guest
  • Hosted Y20 Consultation Meeting and national Chintan Shivir

Honours and Awards (Selected)

  • Top 2% Global Scientists Ranking, Stanford University (2024)
  • SK Bansal Leadership Award, FMPC Rishikesh (2024)
  • Ken Warren Prize, Cochrane India (2023 & 2020)
  • Abhay Indrayan Oration, EFICON (2022)
  • Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Gold Medal (2018)
  • TU Sukumaran Oration, IAP Kerala Chapter (2021)
  • Sir Shri Ram Memorial Award, National Academy of Medical Sciences (2007)
  • ST Achar Award, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2005)
  • Best Graduate Gold Medal, MBBS (1982)

Memberships & Professional Engagements

  • Cochrane Collaboration Reviewer – ARI, Airways, and Cystic Fibrosis Groups
  • Life Member, IAP, NNF, IAMI, Telemedicine Society of India
  • Executive Member, Respicon IAP National Respiratory Chapter
  • Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)
  • Member, American Thoracic Society and European Cystic Fibrosis Society

Key Research and International Work

  • Over 300+ national and international peer-reviewed publications
  • Principal Investigator on several ICMR, DST, DBT, and MoHFW projects
  • Projects on Pediatric TB, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Anemia, AI-based healthcare, and Vaccine Hesitancy
  • Contributor to WHO guidelines, National TB and Asthma Management protocols
  • Delivered talks and chaired sessions at international conferences including ATS (USA), RESPICON, TELEMEDICON, and Cochrane Colloquia

 Important Offices Held

  • General Secretary, Chandigarh Chapter of IAP for the year 1996-97
  • Founder Convener, IAP Evidence based Medicine Cell
  • Coordinator, South Asian Cochrane Network Site at PGIMER, Chandigarh
  • Course Director: DBT Orientation course on biotechnology for Post Graduate Medical Teachers.
  • Officer Incharge, Official Website of the PGIMER, Chandigarh. pgimer.nic.in
  • Coordinator SAARC, Telemedicine Network
  • Ethics Committee, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
  • Head, Telemedicine Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh
  • Head, ICMR Advanced Centre for Evidence based child health, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Vision

Prof. Singh is committed to promoting a “patient-first, innovation-driven, and digitally enabled” model of healthcare. She is a strong advocate for equity in healthcare delivery, public health technology, capacity building, and evidence-based medical practice.

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