2nd National Conference of UHSI-2015
2nd National Conference of
URBAN HEALTH SOCIETY OF INDIA
“Urban Health: Opportunity for Multi Sector Partnership”
4-5th April 2015
At Hotel Royal Orchid, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Organized by:
UHSI in collaboration with
IIHMR University
1, Prabhu Dayal Marg
Sanganer Airport
Jaipur-302029, Rajasthan, India
Phone: 0141-3924700, 2791431-32, Fax: 0141-3924738
Email: [email protected]. Web:www.iihmr.org
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About The UHSI:
The Urban Health Society of India (UHSI) is an association of researchers, scholars, professionals,
community members, workers and activists from various disciplines, roles and areas whose work is directly
related to the health and health determinants effecting urban environments and urbanization. Founded in
2010, UHSI has since grown to include a large and widespread network of individuals and the institutes
dedicated to urban health and are already heading 200 mark of membership.
About The IIHMR University:
The IIHMR University is a specialized research university in management research, postgraduate
education and training, exclusively in the health sector. The University aims to generate new knowledge
and technologies to provide evidence and inputs for developing effective policies, health interventions and
strategies. The origin of the IIHMR University has its roots in pioneering and significant contribution of
Institute of Health Management Research, (IIHMR) Jaipur in the last three decades in policy and program
management research and capacity development in health and hospital management in India and South
East Asia.
The IIHMR University has a mission to improve the standards of health through better management of
health care and related programs through management research, education, training and institutional
networking in a national and global perspective in the health sector. World Health Organization designated
IIHMR as a WHO Collaborating Centre for District Health Systems based on Primary Health Care for its
significant contribution in strengthening health systems by promoting and conducting health policy and
program management research and capacity building. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Government of India identified it as Institute of Excellence for training and capacity building. A critical mass
of professionally trained health care, hospital, rural and pharmaceutical managers has been produced by
IIHMR to better manage health systems. The University has been instrumental in a paradigm shift in
management of health care programs and hospitals in India. For its significant contribution in health,
hospital, rural and pharmaceutical management education, it has been awarded several Leadership /Best
sectoral B school Awards. In addition, IIHMR has become a major destination for training and capacity
development in leadership and strategic management, hospital management, disaster management, quality
management, project management, health management information systems, urban health, water and
sanitation, health economics and finance.
About The National Conference:
Local governments are diverse in their structure, power, and community representativeness. Yet, they
share common roles and responsibilities in implementing pro-equity policy and planning. Motivations for
local governments to tackle health inequities vary, too. If there is significant local interest and the political
will to address health inequities, actions can be motivated internally. In other cases, national imperatives
may influence local governments to translate health equity targets or goals into action at the local level.
Urban Governance is not the sole domain of government, but the combined effort of multiple actors,
including different levels of government, non-governmental organisation, the private sector and the
community. In the best-managed cities, local government takes a leadership role in combing the talent and
powers of all sectors. To reduce health inequities in urban settings, multiple sectors act in a coordinated
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fashion on the complex web of health determinants. The specific sectors for involvement will depend on the
nature of the health inequity and the organisational arrangement of the government, but typically would
include representatives from municipal, government departments, national level ministries, civil societies
and the private sector. Vertical partnerships between national, regional and local governments must be
complemented by horizontal partnerships of stakeholders within cities. Coherence between national
policies and local implementation is crucial for effective urban health governance and health care.
The 2nd National Conference on “Urban Health: Opportunity for Multi Sector Partnership” aims to provide
the platform for a collective thinking of researchers, academicians, practitioners, professionals and
students, on changing times, reforming practices, reformulating theories , intriguing debates, amending
policies and issues concerning global and local interest.
Themes of the Conference: Urban Health: Opportunity for Multi Sector Partnership
Sub theme 1: Urban Health: Policy and Practices
Sub theme 2: Urban Planning
Sub theme 3: Health Monitoring in Urban
Sub Theme 4: Urban Health and Climate’s Resilience
Sub Theme 5: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Urban Poor
The conference would also give opportunity for generating ideas to build up partnership with multi sectors
players working for urban health. It aims to address sustained urbanization in a way that promotes equality,
development, health and resilience.
Guidelines for Paper/Poster Presentation
 The title should clearly indicate the conference theme/sub theme (Arial, font size 14) and the abstract
should include the rational, objectives, methodology, discussion and conclusion.
 Name of author(s) - Surname followed by initial name (Arial, font size 12)
 The abstract shall be approximately 500 words in MS word, double spaced on A4 size with one-inch
margin.
 The decisions of the reviewer committee will be final and selected papers will be published in the form of
conference proceedings.
Abstract should be submitted to [email protected] by 20th February 2015 along with the
registration fee and registration form.
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Schedule for Submission of Scientific Papers and Registration:
Type
Abstract of paper/poster
Approval of abstract
Full Paper submission
Poster submission
Last Date
20th February 2015
3rd March 2015
15th March 2015
1st April 2015
Schedule and fees for Conference Registration
Type of Registration
UHSI Member
Delegate
Early Registration: 20.2.15
Nearing Registration: 15.3.15
Late Registration: 3.4.15
On the spot Registration
INR 1000
INR 1500
INR 2000
INR 2500
INR 1200
INR 1800
INR 2200
INR 2500


PG Student
Participant
INR 750
INR 1000
INR 1500
INR 2000
This is inclusive of Service Tax @ 12.36%
Registration fees for international participants is $ 500 without accommodation
Registration and Accommodation:
Registration
The registration fee includes the conference kit, tea, two working lunch and dinner. Payment
should be made through a DD in favour of “Institute of Health Management Research” payable
at Jaipur or through NET TRANSFER or through NEFT. The Bank details are as below:
Bank Name:
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Bank Address:
D-54, Siddi Vinayak, Ashok Nagar, C-Scheme, Jaipur
(Rajasthan), India Pin-302001
Bank Account No:
CA.No. 00540330002103
Bank IFSC Code:
HDFC0000054
Bank (Swift) code:
HDFCINBB054
Bank Account Holder Name:
Institute of Health Management Research
Client Address:
1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur-302011,
Rajasthan (India)
Accommodation
Type of Hotel
Type of room
AC room/ Non AC room
Rate Single per
night
INR 1500/ 1200
Rate twin sharing per
night
INR 750 /600
IIHMR Guest House
3 star Hotel
AC Room with Breakfast
INR 2500
INR 1500
5 star Hotel
AC Room with Breakfast
INR 4000
INR 2500

This is inclusive of Service Tax @ 12.36%
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Organizing Committee:
 Chief Patron: Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Trustee,
IIHMR Society
 Chairman: Dr. S.D.Gupta, President, IIHMR
University
Venue of the Conference: Hotel Royal
Orchid, Jaipur, Rajasthan
It is an upstream hotel with its elegant furnishing,
decor and blend of sophistication, flamboyance
with a relaxed attitude and an ideal place for
 Vice Chairman: Dr. Ashok Kaushik, Dean, IIHMR conference and stay. It is strategically located just
2.5 kms from Jaipur airport and 10 kms from the
University
city railway station.
 Organising Secretary: Dr. Goutam Sadhu
 Joint Organising Secretary: Dr. Tanjul Saxena
 Scientific and Souvenir Committee: Prof.
D.K.Mangal, Dr. B. Kanjilal, Dr. Nutan Jain. Dr.
Neetu Purohit , Dr Shilpi Mishra Sharma and Mr.
Saumitra Joshi
About Jaipur
 Organizing Faculty: Dr. Dhirendra Kumar, Dr. Jaipur, the largest city of Rajasthan is an epitome
P.R. Sodani, Dr. Seema Mehta, Mr. N.K.Sharma, of magnificence and vibrancy. This city was
established in 1727 by Jai Singh II, and is India's
Mr. N.D.Sharma and Mr. Laxman Sharma
first planned city. Jaipur was the capital of former
 Conference Facility: Dr. Santosh Kumar, Dr. Kachwaha rulers and it so presents itself as a
Arindam Das, Dr. Alok Mathur, Mr. Hem Bhargava, versatile tourist destination. This royal place is rich
Mr. Rohit Jain, Mr Jitendra Singh and Dr. Ambey in heritage, culture and architecture. With splendid
fortresses, majestic palaces, tranquil temples and
Srivastava
beautiful havelis; Jaipur turns out to be an ideal
 Marketing Committee: Dr. J.P.Singh, Mr Neeraj tourist destination. Also, the serenity of lush
Srivastava, Dr. Susmit Jain, Mr. Abhishek Dadhich, gardens and floral array acts as the cherry on the
cake of fabulous landscapes. All this make a
Mr. Anil Kumar and Dr. Himani Tiwari
picturesque view that tends to enthral any visitor.
 Finance: Mr. Deepak Agarwal
The best time to visit this place is between October
and April.
Contact Address:
Dr. Suresh Joshi
President USHI
IIHMR University
Jaipur
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Vikas K. Desai
Secretary USHI,
Technical Director UHCRC
Surat, Gujarat
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Goutam Sadhu
Organising Secretary,
IIHMR University, Jaipur
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 8107777867
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IIHMR University Associates with:
Population Foundation of India
Indian Council of Medical Research
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
World Health Organisation
United Nations Children's Fund
Sight Savers
Bhoruka Charitable Trust
Urban Health and Climate Resilience Center
For further information and queries, please contact:
Dr. Goutam Sadhu
Organising Secretary,
IIHMR University
1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport
Jaipur-302029, Rajasthan, India
Phone: 0141-3924700, 2791431-32, Ext: 718
Email: [email protected], Cell: 8107777867
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