IAPEN India Raipur CG Chapter
President
Dr. Vishal Kumar
Critical Care Head
Qualification: MBBS, MD, DTM&H, IDCCM,IFCCM,EDIC
Affiliation: Ramkrishna Care Hospital, Raipur
HOD, Dept of Critical Care Medicine
Experience : More than 12 year
Associated Societies:
Ex Executive committee member, Delhi ISCCM
Treasurer ISCCM, RAIPUR BRANCH
Central zone member , SNCC
President, IAPEN, Raipur
Achievements & Accolades:
Teacher IDCCM, CCTM, IDCCN, DrNB
Examiner DrNB, CTCCM, IDCCM
Organising chairman CRITICON 2019, Raipur
Organising Chairman CRITICON 2022, Raipur
Area of interest: ECMO, eICU, Transplant critical care
Vice-President (Medical)
Dr. Prawash Kumar
Sr. Consultant Nephrology
Education : MBBS/MD in Internal medicine/DNB[Nephrology]/PG certification in organ transplant/internal scholar in nephrology/FISN/FRCP/FASN/MNAMS.
Affiliation :
Senior consultant-Nephrology/Director - Renal transplantation/Director-MMR Hospital , Kamal vihar, Raipur
Ramkrishna care hospital raipur[C.G]
Experience: 20+ year post MD/15+ year post DNB [Nephrology], extensive expertise in transplantation, dialysis, renal nutrion and critical care Nephrology/300+ Renal Transplantation.
Association with other societies:
societies-The Nephrology Society of India/Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India/Indian Society of Hemodialysis/Indian Society of Nephrology[ISN-1388]/ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS OF INDIAN[L-17481]/SOCIETY OF RENAL NUTRITION AND METABOLISM/American society of Nephrology[489129]/IAPEN NO-LM-2025-223
Achievement and accolades:
Arogya Ratan -2022/MEN of the year-2022 Nephrology & Transplant Physician[Divya Bhaskar Gujarat],ICONS OF HEALTH -2019 CG GOVT/SHRI AGRASEN CORONA KARMAVEER SAMMAN-2020/ JCI RAIPUR MEDICO CITY.
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Areas of special interest:
Renal Transplant ABO-Incompatible Nephrology, Renal Nutrition Nephrology, Renal Nutrition &Metabolic Management / Preventive Nephrology/critical care Nephrology
Vice-President (Nutrition)
Ms. Nupur Jain
Education: B.Sc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, M.Sc Food & Nutrition, LLB, Ph.D. Scholar
Affiliation:
Chief Dietician, AIIMS, Raipur (C.G.), Ex- Clinical Dietician at BMHRC, Bhopal (M.P.), Ex- Clinical Dietician at Zydus Hospital and Research Center, Ahmedabad (Guj.), Ex- Clinical Dietician at Apollo Hospital International Ltd., Ahmedabad (Guj.), Ex- Clinical Dietician at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad (Guj.).
Experience: More than 18 years experience.
Association with other societies: IDA M.P. Chapter- LM- IDA/05477, IAPEN LM- 2021-83 (4325-6532-9856-3141)
Achievement and accolades: Article Columinst In Local News Paper
Areas of special interest: Oncology Nutrition, Transplant Nutrition, Critical Care Nutrition
Secretary
Ms. Juli Pandey
Education: B.Sc.Clinical Nutrition, M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, PG Diploma in Dietetics, DMLT, PGDCA, Certified Bariatrics Nutritionist, Certified Renal Nutritionist, Certified LLL Pulmo Nutritionist, Certified Nutritionist in Critical Care Intervention Nutrition.
Affiliation: Chief Dietician/Clinical In- Charge Dietetics Department in MMI Narayana Hrudayalaya,Raipur (C.G.), Ex-Dietician – Ramkrishna Care Hospital, Raipur (C.G.), /Intern Dietician Apollo BSP Hospital, Bhilai,(C.G.).
Experience: More than 12 Yr in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics.
Association with other societies: IAPEN LM 2025-218/IDA - 13832
Achievement and accolades: As a Guest Lecturer at Nursing College & Other Home Science College, Raipur (C.G.). Presented many Health- Talk related TV Shows & Talk Shows on Radio FM.As a Guest Speaker in various state level program organised by leading organisation. NAARI SHAKTI Award by C.G. Govt. & NEWS Channels In 2023,2024,2025. Award by C.G. Govt. For SAM Child Menu Planning.
Areas of special interest: Renal, Oncology, Critical care, Burn & Diabetic Nutrition, ECMO & Epileptic Patient , Renal Transplant Nutrition, Food Service Management, OPD, Clinical Research Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition.
Treasurer
Ms. Shalini Soren
Sr. Dietician Raipur AIIMS
Education: B.Sc.Clinical Nutrition, M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, PG DIPLOMA IN Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Registered Dietician (RD NO.362018).
Affiliation:Senior Dietician, AIIMS, RAIPUR(C.G.), Ex- Clinical Dietician – Apollo Hospital, Bilaspur (C.G. )
Experience: More than 16 Yr in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics.
Association with other societies: IAPEN LM 2023-261, Secretary, IDA C.G. Chapter-2019-2021, Joint Secretary, IDA C.G.Chapter-2014-2019.
Achievement and accolades: Published Hindi Article on The Topic Nutritional Value of Chhattisgarhi Dishes -2025, Presented Research Paper on The Topic of -The Impact of Enteral Feed Interruption In ICU at Chhattisgarh Young Scientists Congress 2016, Poster and Abstract Selected and Presented At 5th AICNU Conference Hyderabad 2013 And 7th AICNU Ahmedabad 2015
Areas of special interest: Renal, Oncology, Critical Care Burn and Diabetic Nutrition, ECMO and Epileptic Patient, Pediatric Surgical Nutrition, Food Service Management, OPD, Clinical Research Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition.
Executive Committee Member
Dr. Aruna Palta
Education: M.Sc, Ph.D. Food Science & Nutrition.
Affiliation: Former Vice Chancellor – Hemchand Yadav University, Durg, (C.G.).
Experience: Total work experience- 43 years.
Association with other societies:
Home science Association of India, National Institute for Health and Family Welfare, Indian Dietetics Association C.G. Chapter, Breast Feeding Promotion Network of India, State Planning Commission Chhattigarh, IAPEN-LM-2025-232.
Achievement and accolades:
President Award in 2008, Lifetime Achievement Award, Best Vice Chancellor Award 2024, Editor – Asian Journal of Dairy & Food Research. Authored 17 books and more than 500 popular articles on Health & Nutrition in leading dailies such as Deshbandhu, Dainik Bhaskar, Navbharat, Haribhoomi, Patrika etc. 71 research papers published in reputed refereed journals. Completed 08 funded research projects (UGC, CGCOST, UNICEF, MPCOST, DST).
Areas of special interest:
Dietetics, Public Nutrition, Product Development. Expert for preparing the State Nutrition Policy and Action Plan for Chhattisgarh. Advisor for the Mid-Day Meal Program for school children in Chhattisgarh. Advisor for Supplementary Nutrition Program for TB Patients in Chhattisgarh. Chairman, Nutrition Cell – State Planning Commission, Government of Chhattisgarh.
Executive Committee Member
Dr. Abhaya R. Joglekar
Education: M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, Ph.D.
Affiliation:Principal, Govt.B.P.P.G College, Arang, (Raipur),C.G.
Experience: UG Experience -38 Year, PG Experience -10 Year.
Association with other societies:
Member of a committee for Food Testing For MDM, Fellow member of International Science Congress, Secretary NGO SHAKTI, A WOMEN WING OF BHARTIYA VIDYAN PARISHAD. Member of Editorial Board of Science Magazine Published by CGCST. Co-Convenor-NETPROFAN Chhattisgarh, Examination Controller since 2019, IAPEN LM- 2025-259
Achievement and accolades:
Faciliated by Hon’ble Governor on the occasion pf International Women Day 2022.
Areas of special interest: Dietetics
Executive Committee Member
Dr. Bijji Pillai
Education: M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, Ph.D.
Affiliation:Chief Dietician, J.L.N Main Hospital & Research Centre, Bhilai Steel Plant, Sector-9, Bhilai (C.G.).
Experience: More than 31 years
Association with other societies: Member- IDA C.G. Chapter, IAPEN LM-2025-244
Achievement and accolades: Prestigious Nehru Award From BSP Sail, Member Of Central Para Olympiad Committee, Rd Guide Of Ida Chhattisgarh Chapter, International Paper Presentation On Effective Dietary Strategies For Childhood Obesity, International Paper Presentation on Identifying Contributing Factors To Obesity In Affected Children, National Paper Presentation on topic Diet On Health Of Obese Children.
Areas of special interest: Therapeutic Nutrition and Personalised Diet Planning.
Executive Committee Member
Dt. Shradha Dewedi
Education: M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, Diploma in Dietetics, D.PHARMA, Diabetic Educator.
Affiliation:Senior Dietician, Horizon Hospital, Raipur (C.G.).
Experience: More Than 12 years
Association with other societies: Member IAPEN NO-LM-2025-209
Achievement and accolades: Sr. Nutritionist ICDS project NUTRICLICK-2018/Master Trainer And Administrative 2024-in Anemia Free And NTPC (National Tobacco Control Program) TMA Project
Areas of special interest: Therapeutic Nutrition and Personalised Diet Planning.
Executive Committee Member
Dt. Sakshi Singh
Education: B.Sc Food And Nutrition, M.Sc Food And Nutrition
Affiliation:Dietician, Goodwill Hospital, Raipur (C.G.), Ex- Dietician, J P Hospital , Bhopal (M.P.).
Experience: 5 years
Association with other societies: IAPEN NO-LM-2025-207
Achievement and accolades:
Won 2nd prize in dishes competition organized by ministry of women & child development m.p held on 25th Sepember 2018, won 2nd prize in regional cuisine competition organized by SNGGPG college Bhopal/Counselling Sessions Of High Risk Pregnant Women Under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan ,
Areas of special interest: Therapeutic Nutrition and Personalised Diet Planning.
Executive Committee Member
Mrs. Priyanka Shukla
Qualification:
- Graduation in Home science – Gold Medalist/Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics – Gold Medalist
- Certificate in Renal Nutrition/Certificate in Transplant Nutrition/Certificate in Critical Care Nutrition
- Completed Entrepreneurship Development Programme conducted by CITCON, Raipur under National Mission on Food Processing, Government of India.
- Completed training in Canning & Fruit Preservation conducted by Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Chhattisgarh.
Experience :
- More than 10 years of experience in Clinical Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
- Currently working as Head Clinical Dietitian at Ramkrishna Care Hospital, Raipur./Previously Clinical Dietitian at NH MMI Hospital, Raipur.
Affiliation :
- Executive Committee (EC) Member – IAPEN -LM2025/204/Associated with Other Professional / Academic Activities
- Delivered nutrition awareness talks on Akashwani Raipur and Doordarshan Kendra Raipur as subject expert.
- Delivered multiple lectures and webinars at regional offices of government banks, mega industries and corporate offices on multiple occasions.
-Actively involved in nutrition awareness programs, health camps, internship training and academic sessions.
Achievements & Accolades:
- Subject Expert, Board of Studies – AAFT University
- Participation in nutrition data collection program at Jehangir Hospital, Pune
- Involvement in public health awareness programs through media, corporate sessions and academic activities.
Areas of Special Interest :
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)/Clinical
- Nutrition/Critical Care Nutrition/Renal
- Nutrition/Transplant Nutrition
Executive Committee Member
Shilpi Goel
Education: B.Sc, M.Sc Food and Nutrition.
Affiliation:
Founder of NUTRISHILP, Dietician and functional medicine practitioner [IFMCP,USA], Specialises in weight management and other metabolic disease
Experience: More than 15 years
Association with other societies : MEMBER OF IDA C.G.Chapter, IAPEN LM-2025-244
Achievement and Accolades:
- Convener, Indian Dietetics Association C.G.Chapter (2019-2021), TEDx speaker September 2022, Recipient of National Health Award 2022 by NNHSA, Awarded the title of health & wellbeing ambasador by IHW council India, Guest Speaker at IIM Raipur , Mayo College Ajmer, FM Tadka, INH, DOORDARSHAN INDIA ,The expert panel at YEH HAIN INDIA.
- Iron lady Award winner, Best Nutritionist 2023
- Successfully completed Leadership Development Programme from IIM Raipur-2024
Areas of Special Interest :
Metabolic disorder diet plan, weight management expert, Entrepreneurship