Nanda Nandan

Policy and program management professional with over 9 years of experience across public health, education, and development sectors, including large-scale national initiatives and government partnerships. Proven expertise in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation under large-scale national initiatives including Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), driving training design, roll-out, and monitoring across multiple states. Skilled in data-driven decision-making, monitoring & evaluation frameworks, with a track record spanning government programs, CSR-led initiatives, and rural development missions.

Capacity Building Expert (Strategic Planning, Monitoring & Organizational Development) - National Health Authority – NISG - Delhi, India

(2024-05)

Led capacity-building initiatives under PMJAY and ABDM programs with the National Health Authority, Government of India.

• Led capacity-building initiatives across multiple states under the (PM-JAY) and (ABDM).
• Designed and implemented comprehensive training programmes, including Learning Management System (LMS)-based learning modules, to strengthen the capacities of government officials and healthcare stakeholders.
• Developed and monitored implementation roadmaps, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), training dashboards, and progress-tracking mechanisms to ensure effective programme execution and performance monitoring.
• Led and supported hospital empanelment under PM-JAY by coordinating with multiple ministries, government agencies, and implementation partners to strengthen programme rollout.
• Executed role mapping and access provisioning in the User Management Portal (UMP) of PMJAY.
• Coordinated and delivered capacity-building programmes on CDSS, eSushrut, and NHCX, enabling digital health adoption and interoperability across healthcare facilities.

Chief Operations Manager - Nandighosh Roadx Pvt. Ltd. - Bhubaneswar, Odisha

(2020-10 - 2024-05)

Managed electric vehicle market expansion and operations strategy for Nandighosh Roadx Pvt. Ltd.

• Conducted market analysis for the electric vehicle sector to identify growth opportunities.
• Led budgeting and supported investment planning processes.
• Evaluated project feasibility and supported funding strategies.
• Established partnerships with government bodies and private stakeholders.
• Conducted stakeholder training programmes to promote the adoption and implementation of electric vehicles (EVs).

District Lead - SBP Fellowship – Joint Initiative of Ministry of Women & Child Development and Tata Trusts - Bastar, Chhattisgarh

(2018-08 - 2020-09)

Coordinated district-level nutrition and livelihood programs as part of the SBP Fellowship initiative.

• Coordinated with district administration for nutrition and livelihood programs.
• Facilitated inter-departmental convergence for integrated service delivery.
• Designed monitoring tools and implementation frameworks.
• Conducted training sessions and capacity-building workshops for AWW, ANM, Supervisors and district officials.
• Secured INR 21 crore funding through proposals and program advocacy.
• Led community outreach campaigns promoting nutrition and local food systems.
• Coordinated the establishment of breastfeeding corners in government offices to promote breastfeeding awareness and create mother-friendly workplaces.

Gandhi Fellow - Piramal Foundation - Gadchiroli, Maharashtra

(2016-06 - 2018-05)

Implemented education system strengthening interventions through the Piramal Foundation.

• Implemented education interventions impacting 20,000+ students.
• Strengthened monitoring systems for 100+ school leaders.
• Promoted data-driven decision-making in school systems.
• Developed TLMs, facilitated training, and designed curriculum.
• Led community awareness and parental engagement initiatives under Project Blackboard, promoting school enrolment, attendance, and quality education.

MSc - Economics (Developmental Studies) - Symbiosis School of Economics (2016)

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Centurion Institute of Technology (2014)