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ICMR-NIIRNCD Jodhpur

राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य अनुसंधान संस्थान, जोधपुर

स्वास्थ्य अनुसंधान विभाग, स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार

National Institute of Health Research, Jodhpur

Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

Scientist Profile

ICMR-NIHR / वैज्ञानिक प्रोफाइल
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Academic Qualifications शैक्षणिक योग्यताएं
# Qualification
1 Ph.D. in Machine Learning from IIT, Dhanbad
2 M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT, Dhanbad
3 B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from RTU, Kota
Experience अनुभव
# Designation Institute Period Status
1 Scientist-D ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur Jan 2026 – Present / वर्तमान Current
2 Scientist-C ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur Sep 2021 – Dec 2025 Completed
3 Scientist-B ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur Jun 2018 – Aug 2021 Completed
4 Assistant Professor MBM University, Jodhpur Jan 2018 – May 2018 Completed
Publications प्रकाशन 44 total
# Title Year Link
41 Choudhary N, Sangwan RK, Kumar M, Khetan M, Huda RK, Arora S, Gill R, Valecha V, Babu BV. Anxiety Among Pregnant Women in the Second and Third Trimesters: A Qualitative Study from Nagaur District of Rajasthan. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports. 2026;101045. 2026
42 Sangwan RK, Kansara D, Ali H, Khetan M, Huda RK, Dhikav V, Babu BV. Implementing Mental Health Prevention and Promotion Programs: A Sustainable Approach, Volume II. Frontiers in Psychology. 2026;2:229. 2026
43 Verma S, Khetan M, Dhankhar R, Huda RK, Sangwan RK. Barriers and facilitators in the identification and management of high-risk pregnancy: A scoping review of literature from India. Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction. 2026 May 1;15(3):110-23. 2026
44 Ramesh Kumar Huda, Rahul Singh Chowhan, Arun Kumar Sharma, Pankaj Bhardwaj “Preventive Measures and Crowd Management Strategies to Mitigate the Risk of Stampedes in Public Gatherings: A Systematic Review” Public Health Reviews 47, https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2026.160931 2026 View
Projects परियोजनाएं
23 Total Projects
9 Ongoing चालू
14 Completed पूर्ण
0 Yet to Start आरंभ होने वाली
9 As PI प्रमुख अन्वेषक
14 As Co-PI सह-प्रमुख अन्वेषक
# Project Title Short Name Type Role Period Duration Status
1 Improving diagnosis and management of frailty using IoT in primary health care Setting: A proof-of-concept study Intramural PI 02 Feb 2026 – 01 Feb 2028
Total: 1 year, 11 months, 30 days
Remaining: 1 year, 6 months, 20 days
Ongoing
2 Implementing a Screening and Identification Model for Latent Tuberculosis Among Family Members of TB Patients Using the Cytb Test with Android Application Intramural PI 07 Jul 2025 – 06 Jul 2027
Total: 1 year, 11 months, 29 days
Remaining: 11 months, 24 days
Ongoing
3 NHRP-An Implementation Research to strengthen DIGItal technologies for optimizing the Continuum of CARE for Diabetes and Hypertension Management in the Public Healthcare System in India (DIGI-CARE) NHRP PI 01 Mar 2025 – 28 Feb 2028
Total: 2 years, 11 months, 27 days
Remaining: 1 year, 7 months, 16 days
Ongoing
4 Implementation Research on Enhancing Trauma Care at Health and Wellness Centres Intramural Co-PI
Total:
Ongoing
5 High population-based coverage of high-risk pregnancy identification and management through effective antenatal care and care continuum across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care- An Implementation Research Intramural Co-PI
Total:
Ongoing
6 Nomophobia Prevention and Behavioural Therapy: An Interventional Study Among College-going Adolescents and Young Adults in Selected Districts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh Intramural Co-PI
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Ongoing
7 Optimizing Adolescent Healthcare Services Through Health and Wellness Centres in Sikar District of Rajasthan: An Implementation Research Intramural Co-PI
Total:
Ongoing
8 Epidemiology of Chronic Respiratory Illness in Select Population Groups in India ICMR Co-PI
Total:
Ongoing
9 Development of an optimal model for sickle cell disease screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care: An Implementation research model for India NHRP Co-PI
Total:
Ongoing
# Project Title Short Name Type Role Period Duration Status
1 Evidence Synthesis for Lung Cancer Guidelines: Conducting Systematic reviews / Meta-Analysis (Prevention : Air pollution) Extramural PI 15 Jan 2025 – 15 Jun 2025 Total: 5 months Completed
2 Acceptance of digital medical tools and telemedicine in hard-to-reach areas as augmentation of conventional physical clinics and face-to-face consultation - An interventional study Intramural PI 15 Mar 2024 – 14 Jan 2026 Total: 1 year, 9 months, 30 days Completed
3 SMS and Android application-based Intervention in Diabetes: A Community-based Intervention study ICMR PI 01 Nov 2023 – 30 Jun 2025 Total: 1 year, 7 months, 29 days Completed
4 Jodhpur urban air quality monitoring project Extramural PI 01 Apr 2022 – 15 Jul 2023 Total: 1 year, 3 months, 14 days Completed
5 Spatial analysis of the association between air pollution, cancer and selected NCDs’ and their risk factors in India Intramural PI 01 Jul 2021 – 01 Jul 2023 Total: 2 years Completed
6 Screening Of Tribal Population For Sickle Cell Anemia In Abu Road & Pindwara Blocks Of Sirohi District, Gogunda Block Of Udaipur District and In Kishanganj And Sahabad Blocks Of Baran District Extramural PI 01 Apr 2021 – 15 Jul 2023 Total: 2 years, 3 months, 14 days Completed
7 Capacity building training of frontline workers (doctors & nurses) for screening & management of mental disorders in primary care ICMR Co-PI Total: Completed
8 Implementation research on primordial prevention of NCDs among school-going children Intramural Co-PI Total: Completed
9 Study to evaluate the effectiveness of BCG vaccine in Reducing Morbidity in Elderly individuals in COVID-19 Hotspots in India ICMR Co-PI Total: Completed
10 World Health Organization (WHO) funded the Agreement to Perform Work (APW) project titled “Defining and Mapping of Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases in India ICMR Co-PI Total: Completed
11 Strengthening state non-communicable disease programme for early detection of breast cancer involving strategic education and awareness among women ICMR Co-PI Total: Completed
12 Social Determinants of Low Birth Weight: A Hospital-Based Study Intramural Co-PI Total: Completed
13 Estimation of disease burden and Investigation of the Risk Factors associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in selected districts of Rajasthan ICMR Co-PI Total: Completed
14 Screening of Maabadi and Hostel Residents for Sickle Cell Diseases in Tribal Blocks of Rajasthan : A collaborative Implementation Research Project Extramural Co-PI Total: Completed
No upcoming projects / कोई आगामी परियोजना नहीं
Memberships & Affiliations सदस्यता
# Membership
1 Epidemiology Foundation of India (From Sep 2025 to Life Time)
Fellowships फेलोशिप
# Fellowship
1 SRF (Senior Research Fellowship)- Aug 2018 – Dec2018
2 JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)- July 2015 - July 2017