Dr. Monika Kochar is an Advisor Health with DAKSHIN- Global South Centre of Excellence under the aegis of Research and Innovation System for developing Countries, New Delhi. She is a public health professional with a master's degree in public health from the Johns Hopkins University. She has an extensive experience of 25 years in the healthcare sector predominantly within the public health systems. Her work experience includes health related policy analysis, health system strenthening and project implementation in resource limited settings.

Dr. Rajan Sudesh Ratna joined DAKSHIN – Global South Centre of Excellence at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi, on 1 April 2026 as Coordinator. In this capacity, he provides strategic leadership to the Centre, guiding its academic and programmatic agenda to foster meaningful multi-country collaboration across the Global South.