Dr. Pradip K. Ghosh hailed from a small town, Khardah, near Kolkata in West Bengal, and moved to the United States for his graduate studies in 1968. Dr. Ghosh received his doctorate with major focus in Economics and Engineering
from State University of New Yc a diploma in International Law from London and graduated in Leadership Studies from Harvard University. He taught at major Universities for twenty-two years. He worked with the private sector
as the President of a Washington Think-Tank, and also as Consultant to several International Agencies .
He served as Commissioner of the Howard County Human Rights Commission. He has more than twenty-two books and numerous Research Papers on International Trade and Development of Third World Countries to his name. Most of the
books have been used by major Universities as textbooks. Dr. Ghosh was awarded the Outstanding Scholar in Third World Development Award by the Global Development Conference in collaboration with USAID. He is also the recipient
of the First Prize in the Eisaku Sato Memorial Essay Contest, a worldwide event organized by the United Nations and the Japanese government.
An eminent scholar, reputed educator, visionary entrepreneur and a philanthropist, Dr. Ghosh is the Chairman of World Congress of Religions. He has received many awards from various reputation academic, research and social
organizations across the globe. Dr. Ghosh has initiated, financed and developed the Washington Kali Temple c 9-acre pristine land near Washington DC white has become an open platform serving all religious faiths.
Dr. Ghosh's current vision is to mobilize more than 100 eminent scientists to find the cure fc infectious diseases that plague India and othE nations of the developing world. International Institute of Innovation & Technology
Kolkata (I3TK) is committed towards that goal under his visionary leadership.
Kumkum Ghosh received her BS in economics from Jadavpur University and completed her master's from the State University of New York at Buffalo.She has been involved in numerous charitable activities since 1986 with orphanages, charitable hospitals, and various religious organizations. She is currently the Vice President of the Pradip and Kumkum Ghosh Family Foundation.
With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Dr. Datta stands as a beacon of excellence in medical education and administration. Holding the reins of administration in esteemed institutions for about 30 years, Dr. Datta has left an indelible
mark of leadership and innovation in every role undertaken. With an MBBS from the esteemed Medical College Kolkata, the first medical college in Asia, and an MD from Banaras Hindu University, his academic quest culminated in
a Ph.D. from the University of Calcutta, marking a testament to his commitment to advancing medical knowledge.
A distinguished academician and administrator, Dr. Datta has served as the Principal of renowned medical colleges including Medical College Kolkata, RG Kar Medical College, and North Bengal Medical College. He has also served
as Special Secretary (MES), Government of West Bengal. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Datta has played pivotal roles in numerous statutory and national bodies, leaving an indelible impact on healthcare policy
and governance. Notably, he served as an Inspector of Medical Council of India and Member of the Undergraduate Council of Medical Council of India, shaping medical education policies at the national level. Dr. Datta has also
made substantial contributions to medical research, with his work published in reputed international and national journals.
He is passionate public health expert and health care manager, with long standing professional carrier having experience of working in various capacities -as physician, district level health care manager and public health educationist. He has long standing experience in health service research and published more than thirty articles in national and international journals. He worked in number.
Worked as PROFESSOR & HOD in RADIOLOGY in various institutions in West Bengal. Additionally worked as PRINCIPAL at MEDICAL COLLEGE,KOLKATA and KPC MEDICAL COLLEGE. Closely associated with WBUHS, WBMC, WBMSCL,SMFWB,IRIA in different positions.