Governing Body

Vallalarpuram Sennimalai Natarajan, an Indian geriatric physician hailed as the Father of Geriatric Medicine in India, holds the distinction of being the country’s first Professor in this field. Recognized for his pioneering contributions, he was bestowed with the prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2012, alongside the B. C. Roy National Award in 1994. Notably, during his tenure as Professor at Madras Medical College, Chennai, Prof. Natarajan introduced the MD postgraduate course in geriatric medicine, marking a significant milestone in medical education. He remains actively engaged in shaping national policies on aging as a member of the National Council on Ageing and Older Persons (NCOP), an agency under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Prof. Natarajan’s dedication extends to scholarly pursuits, as evidenced by his authorship of numerous books on geriatric medicine. Currently serving as the honorary Professor of Geriatric Medicine at Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, he continues to advance the field with his expertise and leadership.

Professor Vinod Kumar is a former Professor of Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, and a former Professor and Head of Endocrinology at PGI, Chandigarh. He is also a member of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Expert Advisory Panel on Ageing and Health in Geneva. He is a patron of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics and the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India-Delhi Chapter (RSSDI-DC).