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{{Short description|Indian bureaucrat}}
{{Short description|Indian bureaucrat}}
'''Preeti Sudan''' is a retired Indian bureaucrat who served as Health Secretary of India from October 2017 to July 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.expresspharma.in/latest-updates/preeti-sudan-is-new-health-secretary-mohfw/|title=Preeti Sudan is new health secretary, MoH&FW|date=2017-10-12|website=Express Pharma (The Indian Express)|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref> She has been the key strategist in times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
{{Infobox officeholder
| name                = Preeti Sudan
| image              = Preeti Sudan.jpg
| imagesize          = 150
| caption            =
| birth_place        = Haryana
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1960|04|30|df=y}}
| office              = [[Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission]]
| predecessor        = Manoj Soni
| successor          = [[Ajay Kumar (civil servant)|Ajay Kumar]]
| termstart          = 1 August 2024
| termend            = 29 April 2025
| appointer          = [[Appointments Committee of the Cabinet]]
| office1            = [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare|Health Secretary of India]]
| predecessor1        = C. K. Mishra
| successor1          = [[Rajesh Bhushan]]
| appointer1          = [[Appointments Committee of the Cabinet]]
| termstart1          = 12 October 2017
| termend1            = 31 July 2020
| minister1          = [[J. P. Nadda]]<br> [[Harsh Vardhan (Delhi politician)|Harsh Vardhan]]
| occupation          = [[Civil servant]]
}}
'''Preeti Sudan''' (born 30 April 1960) is a retired [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] officer and former [[Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission|Chairperson]] of the [[Union Public Service Commission]] (UPSC). Sudan joined the UPSC as a member in November 2022. Previously, she held the office of the [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare|Health Secretary]] of [[India]] from October 2017 to July 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.expresspharma.in/latest-updates/preeti-sudan-is-new-health-secretary-mohfw/|title=Preeti Sudan is new health secretary, MoH&FW|date=2017-10-12|website=Express Pharma (The Indian Express)|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref> Sudan has also served as a member of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR), an independent group overseeing the World Health Organization (WHO) from 2020 till 2022.


==Early life and education==
Sudan earned a degree in Economics and Social Policy and Planning from the [[London School of Economics|London School of Economics and Political Science]]. She has been trained in public finance management in Washington.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-31 |title=Who is Preeti Sudan, new UPSC chief after Manoj Soni responsible for selecting new civil servants |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/who-is-preeti-sudan-new-upsc-chief-after-manoj-soni-responsible-for-selecting-new-civil-servants/articleshow/112156232.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-09-01 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
Sudan has degrees in Economics and Social Policy and Planning from the [[London School of Economics]]. She has been trained in public finance management in Washington.  


==Career==
==Career==
A 1983 batch [[IAS officer]] of the Andhra cadre, Sudan was previously a Secretary, [[Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution|Department of Food and Public Distribution]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://businessworld.in/article/BW-Most-Influential-Woman-Of-India-Preeti-Sudan-Secretary-Ministry-of-Health-Family-Welfare/07-03-2019-167869|title=BW Most Influential Woman Of India: Preeti Sudan, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare|last=Bureau|first=BW Online|website=BW Businessworld|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=156059|title=Ms. Preeti Sudan assumes charge as Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref> Apart from this, she has served at various central and state level positions such as a Joint Secretary in the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defense]] as well as in position relating to [[Disaster Management|disaster management]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190827113538/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSDEL137371._CH_.2400 Storm kills 45, floods villages in India] ''[[Reuters]]'', June 23, 2007.</ref> and tourism.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/pmnch/about/governance/board/chair-Preeti-sudan/en/|title=PMNCH {{!}} Preeti Sudan, PMNCH Acting Chair|website=WHO|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/preeti-sudan-is-secretary-dept-of-food-amp-public-distribution/article9454687.ece|title=Preeti Sudan is Secretary, Dept of Food and Public Distribution|date=2 January 2017|website=The Hindu Business Line|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref> She has been a key functionary in the planning and implementation of the [[Ayushman Bharat Yojana]], a scheme of the Indian government's National Health Policy aiming to provide free health coverage at the secondary and tertiary level to India's bottom 40% poor and vulnerable population. She has also served as consultant in the [[World Bank]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/pmnch/about/governance/board/chairs/india/en/|title=Preeti Sudan {{!}} PMNCH {{!}} Government of India|website=WHO|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref>
A 1983 batch [[IAS officer]] of the Andhra cadre, Sudan was previously a Secretary, [[Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution|Department of Food and Public Distribution]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://businessworld.in/article/BW-Most-Influential-Woman-Of-India-Preeti-Sudan-Secretary-Ministry-of-Health-Family-Welfare/07-03-2019-167869|title=BW Most Influential Woman Of India: Preeti Sudan, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare|last=Bureau|first=BW Online|website=BW Businessworld|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=156059|title=Ms. Preeti Sudan assumes charge as Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution|website=pib.gov.in|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref> Apart from this, she has served at various central and state level positions such as a Joint Secretary in the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defense]] as well as in position relating to [[Disaster Management|disaster management]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190827113538/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSDEL137371._CH_.2400 Storm kills 45, floods villages in India] ''[[Reuters]]'', June 23, 2007.</ref> and tourism.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/pmnch/about/governance/board/chair-Preeti-sudan/en/|title=PMNCH {{!}} Preeti Sudan, PMNCH Acting Chair|website=WHO|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/preeti-sudan-is-secretary-dept-of-food-amp-public-distribution/article9454687.ece|title=Preeti Sudan is Secretary, Dept of Food and Public Distribution|date=2 January 2017|website=The Hindu Business Line|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref> She has been a key functionary in the planning and implementation of the [[Ayushman Bharat Yojana]], a scheme of the Indian government's National Health Policy aiming to provide free health coverage at the secondary and tertiary level to India's bottom 40% poor and vulnerable population. She has also served as consultant in the [[World Bank]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.who.int/pmnch/about/governance/board/chairs/india/en/|title=Preeti Sudan {{!}} PMNCH {{!}} Government of India|website=WHO|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref>


Since 2020, Sudan has been serving as a member of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR), an independent group examining how the [[World Health Organization]] (WHO) and countries handled the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], co-chaired by [[Helen Clark]] and [[Ellen Johnson Sirleaf]].<ref>Stephanie Nebehay and Kate Kelland (September 3, 2020), [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-who-panel/pandemic-review-panel-named-includes-miliband-ex-mexican-president-idUSKBN25U1RB Pandemic review panel named, includes Miliband, ex Mexican president] ''[[Reuters]]''.</ref>
Since 2020, Sudan has been serving as a member of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR), an independent group examining how the [[World Health Organization]] (WHO) and countries handled the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], co-chaired by [[Helen Clark]] and [[Ellen Johnson Sirleaf]] and served till 28 November 2022.<ref>Stephanie Nebehay and Kate Kelland (September 3, 2020), [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-who-panel/pandemic-review-panel-named-includes-miliband-ex-mexican-president-idUSKBN25U1RB Pandemic review panel named, includes Miliband, ex Mexican president] ''[[Reuters]]''.</ref> Thereafter, she served as a member of [[Union Public Service Commission]] from 29 November 2022 onwards. Afterwards, on 1 August 2024, she was appointed [[Chairman]] of [[Union Public Service Commission]] and served there till 29 April 2025.


==Other activities==
==Other activities==
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Preeti Sudan
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Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission
In office
1 August 2024 – 29 April 2025
Appointed byAppointments Committee of the Cabinet
Preceded byManoj Soni
Succeeded byAjay Kumar
Health Secretary of India
In office
12 October 2017 – 31 July 2020
Appointed byAppointments Committee of the Cabinet
MinisterJ. P. Nadda
Harsh Vardhan
Preceded byC. K. Mishra
Succeeded byRajesh Bhushan
Personal details
Born (1960-04-30) 30 April 1960 (age 66)
Haryana
OccupationCivil servant

Preeti Sudan (born 30 April 1960) is a retired IAS officer and former Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Sudan joined the UPSC as a member in November 2022. Previously, she held the office of the Health Secretary of India from October 2017 to July 2020.[1] Sudan has also served as a member of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR), an independent group overseeing the World Health Organization (WHO) from 2020 till 2022.

Sudan earned a degree in Economics and Social Policy and Planning from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has been trained in public finance management in Washington.[2]

Career[edit | edit source]

A 1983 batch IAS officer of the Andhra cadre, Sudan was previously a Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution.[3][4] Apart from this, she has served at various central and state level positions such as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defense as well as in position relating to disaster management[5] and tourism.[6][7] She has been a key functionary in the planning and implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, a scheme of the Indian government's National Health Policy aiming to provide free health coverage at the secondary and tertiary level to India's bottom 40% poor and vulnerable population. She has also served as consultant in the World Bank.[8]

Since 2020, Sudan has been serving as a member of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR), an independent group examining how the World Health Organization (WHO) and countries handled the COVID-19 pandemic, co-chaired by Helen Clark and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and served till 28 November 2022.[9] Thereafter, she served as a member of Union Public Service Commission from 29 November 2022 onwards. Afterwards, on 1 August 2024, she was appointed Chairman of Union Public Service Commission and served there till 29 April 2025.

Other activities[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Preeti Sudan is new health secretary, MoH&FW". Express Pharma (The Indian Express). 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  2. "Who is Preeti Sudan, new UPSC chief after Manoj Soni responsible for selecting new civil servants". The Economic Times. 2024-07-31. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  3. Bureau, BW Online. "BW Most Influential Woman Of India: Preeti Sudan, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 2020-01-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. "Ms. Preeti Sudan assumes charge as Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  5. Storm kills 45, floods villages in India Reuters, June 23, 2007.
  6. "PMNCH | Preeti Sudan, PMNCH Acting Chair". WHO. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  7. "Preeti Sudan is Secretary, Dept of Food and Public Distribution". The Hindu Business Line. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  8. "Preeti Sudan | PMNCH | Government of India". WHO. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  9. Stephanie Nebehay and Kate Kelland (September 3, 2020), Pandemic review panel named, includes Miliband, ex Mexican president Reuters.
  10. Board Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH).

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