Overview
The Economic Times – Doctors Day Conclave a signature flagship IP of ET-Edge has been at the forefront of acknowledging and eulogising the front line health warriors, since 2018. Previous editions was graced by Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Shri Ashwini Kumar Chaubey, Dr Kiran Bedi, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Dr Prakash Amte, Sonu Nigam, Deepa Mailk, Air Marshal R S Grewal, Sandeep Singh, Laxmi Agarwal, Rohit Bal to name a few.
This prestigious conclave is designed by ET Edge in association with Medwiz Healthcare Communications as the Knowledge Partner as a way of paying our respect and tribute to the contributions made by Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a visionary who has left an indelible mark in the healthcare profession in India.
Every year, we celebrate this day with an appropriate theme. However, with the coronavirus pandemic still looming over our day-to-day lives, this year, the significance and importance of this day – National Doctor’s Day 2021 has increased ten folds. Thu, the theme for this year would be “Commemorating the Frontline Warriors”.

The real heroes – the medical professionals out there are fighting an unescapable war against the Covid -19 for our safety, and well – being at the cost of their own. Today, more than ever, is imperative for all of us to take a pause and realise the sacrifices that the medical fraternity make for us day in-and-out. With the increase in number of medical cases every day and hospitals being flooded with patients in huge numbers regularly, doctors can truly be named as SUPERHEROES at this point.
It’s hard to predict precisely how it will shape our society, our lives and our economy. However, at the forefront of this war are our superheroes in the form of healthcare workers. Therefore, now, more than ever before, it is vital that we continue to acknowledge the contribution of healthcare superheroes in our lives. Thus, we at The Economic Times take the opportunity to appreciate their efforts and recognise their strengths with heartfelt messages, delightful wishes and a blissful “Happy Doctor’s Day 2021” greetings through The Economic Times – Doctors Day Conclave 2021.

This action not only does it help the recipients but helps us as people. It is rightly said “People pay the Doctor for his trouble, for his kindness they still remain in his debt”.
Two simple words – THANK YOU – cannot be said often enough. Thus, do join us in this endeavour.
What to Expect at the 4th Edition of the Economic Times Doctors Day 2021 Coffee Table Book Launch
The doctors are the pride of India and a badge of India’s abilities in the field of medical science. The Coffee Table book is an attempt to recognize such pride of India from the entire length and breadth of the country and bring them together under one umbrella. The 4th Edition of The Economic Times Doctors Day 2021 – Commemorating the Frontline Warriors Coffee Table Book will feature successful stories and outline the DNA of these life saviours, taking a deep dive into their exemplary work that distinguishes them from rest and what are they doing as an ongoing process to live up to the iconic status and set an example for the upcoming generations.
The last 3 edition witnessed participation from over 500+ doctors, many of whom were BC Roy Awardees, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan Winners across 20 categories.
This year, The Economic Times has chosen 30th June, 2021, a special day to launch the 4th edition of ‘The Economic Times Doctors Day Conclave 2020 – Commemorating the Frontline Warriors” over multiple select categories. Two simple words – THANK YOU – cannot be said often enough. Thus, do join us in this endeavour.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Key Discussion Points

Indian Healthcare

What it is like to battle with the Unknown Diseases

Tech Transformations to detect and Recover from Covid

Heartfelt Success Story by Grateful Patient – (Covid Survivor)
AGENDA
30th June 2021

Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, South-East Asia, World Health Organization
Sudha Murty, Chairperson, Infosys Foundation
Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Laureate
Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Member of the Lok Sabha
Chairperson: Dr Harsh Mahajan,MD, Founder and Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging, President of NATHEALTH
- Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS
- Dr. Sunil Kumar,Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
- Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman & Managing Director, Medanta Heart Institute
- Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman & Executive Director, Narayana Health
- Dr. Ambrish Mithal Chairman & Head - Max Institute of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Max Healthcare
Prof Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Global Healthcare Leader and Public Policy Expert in conversation with Gautam Gambhir, Member of the Lok Sabha, East Delhi Constituency
The Economic Time Inspiring Gynecologists of India
Moderator: Dr Mamta Jain, Managing Director, Medwiz Healthcare Communications Pvt Ltd
- Prof. Dr. J.A. Jayalal, MS, FICS, FIAGES, FIIOPM, FRCS (Glasgow), DLS (Germany), MBA, Ph.D. Professor of Surgery, National President, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Professor K. Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
- Balram Bhargava, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi and Secretary, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (ICMR)
Amit Tandon, Stand Up Comedian
Sonu Sood, Indian actor, film producer, model, humanitarian, and philanthropist
- The Economic Time Inspiring Urologists of India
- The Economic Time Inspiring Endocrinologist & Diabetologist of India
Dr. Ambrish Mithal, Padma Bhushan & Dr. BC Roy National Award Winner, Chairman & Head - Max Institute of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Max Healthcare
Dr Yasmin Ali Haque, Representative India, UNICEF
- The Economic Time Inspiring Dermatologist of India
- The Economic Time Inspiring ENT Specialists of India
Dr. Chirag Adatia, Partner, McKinsey & Company in conversation with Dr. Shriram Nene, Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeon, a healthcare innovator, a Bollywood film producer, health and wellness social media influencer
Dr. Alexander, President, Association of Healthcare Providers (AHPI) followed by video bytes from ambulance drives, ASHA workers, nurses and more
Dr Mamta Jain, Managing Director, Medwiz Healthcare Communications Pvt Ltd
Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson, Mpower Foundation and Advaitesha Birla
- The Economic Time Inspiring Neurologists of India
- The Economic Time Inspiring Cardiologist of India
- The Economic Time Inspiring Healthcare leaders of India
Sadhguru, Founder, Isha Foundation
SPEAKERS
Chief Guest

Ashwini Kumar Choubey
Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Member of the Lok Sabha
Special Guests
Special Address

Kailash Satyarthi
NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE
Special Address

Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh
REGIONAL DIRECTOR - WHO South-East Asia Region

Sadhguru
FOUNDER, ISHA FOUNDATION

Sudha Murty
Chairperson - Infosys Foundation

Dr. Alexander
President Association of Healthcare Providers (AHPI)

Dr. Ambrish Mithal
Padma Bhushan & Dr. BC Roy National Award Winner, Chairman and Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes Department - Max Healthcare

Amit Tandon
Stand Up Comedian

Professor Balram Bhargava
Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi and Secretary, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (ICMR)

Dr. Chirag Adatia
Partner McKinsey & Company

Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty
Chairman Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited

Gautam Gambhir
Member of the Lok Sabha, East Delhi Constituency

Dr Harsh Mahajan
MD, Founder and Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging, President NATHEALTH

Prof. Dr. J.A. Jayalal
MS, FICS, FIAGES, FIIOPM, FRCS (Glasgow), DLS (Germany), MBA, Ph.D.

Professor K. Srinath Reddy
President Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

Dr Mamta Jain
Managing Director Medwiz Healthcare Communications Pvt Ltd

Dr. Naresh Trehan
Chairman & Managing Director Medanta Heart Institute

Neerja Birla
Founder and Chairperson Mpower Foundation

Prof Rajendra Pratap Gupta
Global Healthcare Leader and Public Policy Expert

Dr. Randeep Guleria
Director AIIMS

Dr Shriram Nene
Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeon, a healthcare innovator, a Bollywood film producer, health and wellness social media influencer

Dr. Sunil Kumar
Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India

Sonu Sood
INDIAN ACTOR, FILM PRODUCER, MODEL, HUMANITARIAN, AND PHILANTHROPIST

Dr. Yasmin Ali Haque
Representative India UNICEF