Abstract:
The Lancet Commission on Reimagining India’s Health System (“Commission”) was established in December 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, to identify reforms needed to realise the goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for the people of India. The Commission framed itself as a Citizens’ Commission in that our analyses and reform options would be rooted in the lived experiences, expectations, and preferences of the Indian people, as expressed through participation in research and consultations. Further, we were guided by the principles that all of India’s people have a universal, fundamental, and inalienable Right to Health; and that the government must be responsible and accountable for financing and operating the public sector and stewarding and regulating both the public and private sectors. To this end, the Commission engaged a diverse spectrum of expertise, including leaders of civil society organisations, and drew systematically upon extensive existing and new research to arrive at our observations and recommendations. For more information visit http://www.citizenshealth.in/
Speaker Bio
Prof. Tarun Khanna is the Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor at Harvard Business School and Director of the Lakshmi Mittal & Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University, where he has been a distinguished faculty member since 1993. His academic expertise lies at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on emerging markets. Prof. Khanna's research extensively explores how entrepreneurs and companies navigate "institutional voids"—situations characterized by the absence of specialized intermediaries or regulatory frameworks—and how they leverage opportunities within developing economies.
Beyond academia, Prof. Khanna actively contributes to practical initiatives aimed at fostering innovation ecosystems in emerging markets. His extensive experience and thought leadership have established him as a globally sought-after advisor and speaker, offering insights into building merit-based systems to enhance social well-being and economic development.
Prof. Khanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Princeton University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. His work has earned him recognition as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, along with appointments to various prestigious boards and advisory roles worldwide.
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