Pediatrics World Conference 2026

Speakers - pwc2026

 Jagannath Pati , Pediatric World Conferences PWC 2026, Singapore

Jagannath Pati

Jagannath Pati

  • Designation: Former Director , Ministry of WCD
  • Country: India

Biography

Dr. Jagannath Pati is a distinguished child protection specialist, social work professional, and public policy expert with more than three decades of experience in child welfare, adoption, and family-based alternative care. He is the former Director (Programme), Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, where he led several landmark reforms to strengthen India's adoption system. A Senior Fulbright Fellow and recipient of the Fulbright Lifetime Recognition Award (2025), Dr. Pati has contributed to the development of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, Adoption Regulations, 2022, and Foster Care Guidelines, 2024. He has represented India at numerous international conferences and collaborated with experts across more than 35 countries. His research interests include child protection governance, trauma-informed care, ethical adoption, family strengthening, and the application of digital technologies and artificial intelligence to improve child well-being. He has authored over 70 research articles and numerous books on child protection and adoption.