Gyan - Pravah A Stream of Knowledge, A Flow of Inspiration
An initiative by Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar, President of FOGSI 2025, Gyan Pravaha is a podcast series designed to enrich and inspire. Featuring FOGSI’s 30 chairpersons as monthly hosts, each episode delivers a crisp 30-minute interview with extraordinary figures from academics, social leadership, politics, and beyond. With 4-5 thought-provoking questions, these conversations provide unique insights and ideas to spark inspiration. Accessible and engaging, Gyan Pravaha is your go-to source for knowledge and meaningful dialogue. Tune in, grow, and thrive with Gyan Pravaha — brought to you by FOGSI’s visionary leadership.
Episodes

Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
💊 How can we make contraception accessible, barrier-free, and empowering? In this impactful episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Ashish Kale from the Family Welfare Committee explores the urgent need to expand contraceptive choices while safeguarding reproductive rights. This dialogue reframes contraception not as limitation, but as liberation.
⚖️ From policy-level interventions and new contraceptive technologies to awareness campaigns, cultural barriers, and gender equity, this episode highlights the multi-dimensional efforts needed to ensure every individual has the right to make informed reproductive choices. Whether you’re a clinician, policymaker, activist, or advocate for women’s health, this conversation offers tools to build a future of freedom and choice.

Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
📑 Can quality documentation be a doctor’s strongest legal defense? In this crucial episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Jyoti Bunglowala from the Ethics & Medico Legal Committee unpacks the importance of medical documentation - not just for patient care but also for safeguarding practitioners in court.
💡 From clinical record-keeping best practices to legal case studies and medico-legal pitfalls, this episode provides actionable insights every doctor needs to know. Whether you’re a young practitioner, a seasoned consultant, or a hospital administrator, this conversation emphasizes that quality documentation is not bureaucracy, it’s protection.

Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
🍼 Can artificial intelligence revolutionize fetal medicine? In this forward-looking episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Seetha Pal from the Genetic & Fetal Medicine Committee explores how AI-powered tools are transforming prenatal diagnosis, risk prediction, and fetal care. This episode reveals why artificial intelligence is no longer the future, it’s already shaping today’s clinical practice.
💡 From AI in ultrasound imaging to predictive analytics for genetic disorders and decision-support systems for obstetricians, the conversation highlights how technology can enhance accuracy, efficiency, and maternal-fetal outcomes. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, policymaker, or innovator, this episode offers a roadmap for responsibly integrating AI into fetal medicine.

Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
👩🌾 How can true empowerment reach women in rural India? In this inspiring episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Chaitanya Ganpule from the Endocrinology Committee sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in advancing women’s empowerment in rural communities. The dialogue highlights how health, education, and social change are deeply interconnected in shaping women’s futures.
💡 From access to healthcare and nutrition to financial independence, education, and grassroots initiatives, this episode explores practical solutions and success stories that can transform rural women’s lives. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, policymaker, social worker, or advocate for equality, this conversation offers a roadmap for inclusive growth.

Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
How can we create lasting change for women’s health in India’s heartland? In this transformative episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Surekha Tayade from the Clinical Research Committee explores strategies to scale impact and strengthen health systems for women across underserved regions. This conversation underscores that empowering women’s health means empowering entire communities.
💡 From maternal care and reproductive rights to public health innovations, clinical research, and grassroots interventions, the episode highlights scalable models that bridge policy with practice. Whether you are a healthcare professional, policymaker, or advocate, this dialogue offers practical insights into reshaping India’s healthcare landscape for women.

Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
🌟 What if the only barrier between you and success is self-belief? In this empowering episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Supriya Jaiswal from the Adolescent Health Committee explores the transformative power of confidence in unlocking personal and professional potential. This episode reminds us that confidence isn’t just a trait, it’s a skill that can be cultivated and strengthened.
💡 From overcoming self-doubt and societal pressures to building resilience, self-awareness, and leadership skills, this conversation offers practical insights for adolescents and adults alike. Whether you’re a student, young professional, or anyone seeking growth, this episode is your guide to discovering the limitless possibilities that confidence can unlock.

Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
🕉️ What timeless wisdom can guide us in today’s world? In this inspiring episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar, President of FOGSI (2025), shares profound life lessons from the Bhagavad Gita. This conversation bridges spirituality and practicality, showing how ancient philosophy continues to illuminate modern challenges.
💡 From dharma (duty) and karma (action without attachment) to resilience, leadership, and inner peace, this episode highlights teachings that empower us to live with purpose and clarity. Whether you’re a seeker, a leader, or someone navigating life’s uncertainties, the Gita’s wisdom offers strength and guidance for every path.

Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
🍽️ Can obesity be tackled beyond the operating room? In this transformative episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Brajbala Tiwari from the Environmental Committee explores the shift from surgical interventions to sustainable lifestyle solutions in the fight against obesity. It’s a powerful reminder that true change requires more than procedures - it demands prevention, awareness, and systemic reform.
🌍 The discussion dives into environmental influences, nutrition education, community health policies, and long-term strategies that can help break the cycle of obesity. Whether you’re a clinician, policymaker, patient, or advocate, this episode offers both hope and practical pathways to healthier living - for individuals and for society at large.

Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
🩺 How can obstetrics evolve through research and reform? In this insightful episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Anu Chawla from the Endometriosis Committee discusses the pressing need for innovation in obstetric practice. From clinical challenges to systemic reforms, this conversation sheds light on the path to safer, more equitable maternal care.
🔬 Exploring cutting-edge research, policy reforms, and global best practices, the episode highlights how evidence-based change can transform outcomes for mothers and babies. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, or policymaker, this dialogue is a roadmap for progress in one of medicine’s most vital fields.

Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
🩺 Can prevention rewrite the future of women’s health? In this vital episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Kanchan Sharma from the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Committee highlights the importance of early intervention in cervical and breast cancer, two of the most prevalent cancers affecting women worldwide. This dialogue emphasizes that prevention is not only possible, but powerful.
💡 From screening programs and HPV vaccination to self-examination awareness and community-based education, the conversation explores practical, scalable strategies that can save lives. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, policymaker, or advocate, this episode offers actionable insights into tackling NCDs through prevention and awareness.


