New Delhi, India – March 11, 2026 – Practo has appointed C.K. Mishra, the former Secretary of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, as an Independent Director on its Board.
Mishra, a distinguished Indian Administrative Service officer with 37 years of public service, retired in 2020 after holding senior leadership positions in health, environment, education, industry, and power sectors. During his tenure as Health Secretary, he oversaw one of the world’s largest public health systems, managing complex national programs and multi-stakeholder initiatives. His expertise in scaling infrastructure and governance is expected to bolster Practo’s efforts to expand its integrated, technology-driven healthcare platform.
This appointment adds to recent board enhancements, which include TVG Krishnamurthy, a veteran advisor with extensive global enterprise experience, and Dr. Alexander Kuruvilla, a seasoned healthcare administrator. The strengthened board underscores Practo’s emphasis on robust governance, institutional depth, and long-term resilience as it develops technology-led healthcare infrastructure globally.
Commenting on joining the Board, C.K. Mishra said, “Healthcare systems today require transparency, structured information, and accountability at scale. Digital platforms that can organise complex healthcare data and enable informed decision-making have the potential to significantly improve access and outcomes. Practo has built a neutral, technology-driven ecosystem connecting patients, providers, and payors, and I believe such platforms can play an important role in strengthening healthcare delivery. I look forward to contributing to this journey.”
Shashank ND, Founder and CEO, Practo, said, “It is an honour for us that C.K. Mishra has chosen to join Practo’s Board and, notably, make this his first such association with a company in the healthcare space. His experience in building and governing large-scale systems will be invaluable as we continue strengthening our platform. At Practo, we see ourselves as building foundational healthcare infrastructure that enables transparency, neutrality, and informed choice. As an independent platform working across stakeholders, our responsibility is to ensure that verified information and measurable outcomes help patients make decisions without bias. In a sector where trust is paramount, neutrality becomes critical infrastructure, and his guidance will help us deepen that trust as we scale.”
The move aligns with Practo’s ongoing international expansion, including growth in consumer and enterprise operations in the United States and UAE, alongside continued investments in its technology and product leadership teams. These steps highlight the company’s commitment to creating scalable, resilient healthcare infrastructure across markets.
