Sh. Mishra is an accomplished public servant with extensive experience in the Indian government. As the former Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, he shaped India’s climate change policies and improved air quality. He represented India at international forums, including the UNFCCC and the Montreal Protocol.
Previously, he served as Secretary of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, leading major public health initiatives and temporarily overseeing the Ministry of AYUSH. He is recognized for his contributions to public health, notably spearheading ‘Mission Indradhanush,’ India’s largest child immunization campaign.