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Dr. Ravinder Singh, a medical graduate with a Ph.D. in Public 
Health from Jawaharlal Nehru University, is currently leading 
initiatives in mental health, disability, rehabilitation, and 
assistive technologies at the Indian Council of Medical 
Research (ICMR) in New Delhi. With over two decades of 
research experience, Dr. Singh has played a pivotal role in 
establishing key centers such as the National Centre for 
Assistive Health Technology (NCAHT) and the Centre for 
Advanced Research & Excellence in Disability and Assistive 
Technology (CARE-DAT). He was instrumental in 
development of the National List of Essential Assistive 
Products (NLEAP) and spearheaded the world's largest assistive technology survey using 
WHO's rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) tool. 
Dr. Singh has received numerous accolades, including a United Nations Award for his work 
on assistive technologies. He is an esteemed editor of various national and international 
journals and serves on multiple ethics committees. He was awarded Membership of 
National Academy of Medical Sciences. He was also awarded Distinguished Service Award 
by Delhi Medical Association and Expert on Empowerment of PwD Award by International 
Hospitality and Tourism Association. He is Faculty at Academy of Scientific and Industrial 
Research (AcSIR). He has authored several policy briefs and chapters, and contributed 
significantly to global reports, including UNICEF-WHO’s Global Report on Assistive 
Technology (GReAT). Dr. Singh continues to advocate for the inclusion of assistive 
technologies in India's health system through collaborations with the World Health 
Organization and other international partners.