Author · Indian Heritage & Culture
Madhukar Kumar Bhagat
1995 IRS Officer
Joint Secretary, e-Health
TEDx Speaker
UPSC Expert
Global Forum
A distinguished 1995 IRS officer, Joint Secretary of e-Health at India's Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, author, and TEDx speaker with expertise spanning mechanical engineering, law, and economics. After excelling in the Civil Services Examination and transitioning from Indian Railways, he has become one of India’s leading voices on Indian culture, heritage, and digital health governance.
Published articles
In the news
Inclusivity and evolution are inherent traits of Indian culture
Hindustan Times →
Religion, culture distinct elements of civilisation with a deep connection
Hindustan Times →
WHO Launches Pioneering Webinar Series to Strengthen Telemedicine Solutions and Healthcare Systems
WHO South-East Asia →
Watch & listen
IRS Officer's 5-Year Mission to Decode India's 4,000-Year-Old Culture
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Understanding Success Through Ancient Indian Philosophy | TEDx
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Mystical Secrets: Brahman, Soul & Mahavakyas — Mahabharata, History & Metaphysics
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Author credentials
- 1995 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer
- Joint Secretary of e-Health, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India
- Championed eSanjeevani — India's telemedicine platform with 350M+ treatments
- TEDx speaker on Indian culture & civilisation
- Speaker at WHO South-East Asia digital health webinar series
- Transitioned from Indian Railways after Civil Services Examination
- Civil Services · Indian Art & Culture specialist & author
- Contributor at Global Forum on governance & culture
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His writing and talks consistently return to one theme: that India's culture has thrived for millennia by absorbing change, not resisting it.
A recurring idea across his articles & talks
Books By Author
Unravelling Indian Culture: A Complete History of Ancient, Medieval & Modern India by Madhukar Bhagat (Set of 3 Books) | The Essence of Bharat in 1700+ Stunning Photographs
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UPSC 2026: Indian Heritage, Art & Culture Book (Prelims & Mains) - Madhukar Bhagat | Chronological (Ancient to Modern) | Solved PYQs (2013-Present) | Chapter-wise Practice
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UPSC 2026: Bharatiya Virasat, Kala evam Sanskriti Book for State Civil Services Exam by Madhukar Bhagat | Solved PYQs (2013–Present), Illustrations & Practice Questions
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₹ 408
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Unravelling Indian Culture: Modern Indian Art & Culture Guide (Vol-3) | Illustrated Series with 1700+ Photos | For UPSC, State PCS & Cultural Enthusiasts
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₹ 825
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Unravelling Indian Culture: Medieval India Art & Culture Guide (Vol-2) | 250+ Architectural Photos | For UPSC, State PCS & Cultural Enthusiasts
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₹ 443
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₹ 725
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Unravelling Indian Culture: Ancient India Art & Culture Guide (Vol-1) | Indus Valley, Buddhism, Jainism & Temple Architecture | For UPSC, State PCS & Cultural Enthusiasts
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₹ 570
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