Paras Health appoints UP Singh as independent director

Paras Health has appointed former IAS officer UP Singh as an independent director on its board.

Dr Dharminder Nagar, Managing Director of Paras Health, stated, “We are delighted to welcome UP Singh to Paras Health as an Independent Director. His distinguished tenure in the Indian Administrative Service, marked by visionary leadership in pivotal ministries, brings a unique perspective to our Board. Singh’s expertise in governance and strategic management will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and elevate our healthcare offerings. His appointment underscores our commitment to operational excellence and advancing our mission of delivering exceptional patient care.”

On the new role, UP Singh said, “I am pleased to join Paras Health as an Independent Director and look forward to leveraging my extensive experience in governance and strategic management to contribute to the healthcare sector. Effective governance and stakeholder engagement are crucial in both public service and corporate governance, and I am committed to supporting Paras Health in its mission to enhance patient care and operational excellence.”

UP Singh retired as Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Textiles, in October 2022. During his tenure, he spearheaded initiatives like the PLI Scheme for Textiles and PM-MITRA Park, contributing to record-high textile exports. Prior to this, he served as Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, leading initiatives like Namami Gange, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Swachh Bharat Mission-II.
MB Bureau