Dikhyaa Mohanty 
In a significant development, Ahmedabad University has launched the Bagchi School of Public Health, named after philanthropists Susmita and Subroto Bagchi. The school, which was instituted in 2023 as School of Public Health, was renamed after Bagchi couple. The renowned philanthropist and Mindtree founder Subroto Bagchi and wife Susmita granted Rs 55 cr for the development of infrastructure. The school aims to revolutionize public health education and research in India, with a focus on interdisciplinary learning, research, and action.
With the kind donation from the Bagchi couple, the school will be able to build top-notch facilities and establish itself as a leader in public health research and education worldwide. The premier PhD program in epidemiology at the institution will give students enhanced analytical and soft abilities to address challenging public health issues. Sustainable approaches to enhance lifestyle, clinical practice, policy, and the environment will be the main emphasis of research at the school. The school’s action arm will convert research results into creative, empirically supported programs and regulations. Furthermore, the Sahyog Centre for Promoting Health will enable people, groups, and institutions to make environmentally responsible and health-promoting decisions.
According to Vice-Chancellor Professor Pankaj Chandra, “The Bagchi School is a significant addition to our institution, and we are grateful for the support of Bagchi couple. Their vision and commitment to public health will help build global leaders in public health from India.”
Subroto Bagchi noted, “The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for advanced public health education and research in India. We are confident that the Bagchi School will make a significant impact in this area and create a legacy for generations to come.”
In addition to thanking the Bagchi couple for their significant donation, dean professor Kaumudi Joshipura underlined the school’s dedication to providing top-notch educational programs and encouraging interventions to enhance everyone’s health outcomes.
