Dr. Anupama Narayan Shetty is a respected leader in corporate social impact and public health, serving as Mission Director of Biocon Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the Biocon Group. With more than 18 years of professional experience spanning healthcare, academia, and social development, she directs community-centric programs that seek to improve health, education, environment, and equity at scale across India.

As Mission Director, Dr. Shetty guides the Foundation’s strategy and execution across a wide range of initiatives that address critical gaps in primary healthcare, socioeconomic inclusion, and community well-being. Under her leadership, Biocon Foundation has strengthened partnerships with government bodies, academic institutions, and civil society to deliver impactful interventions—ranging from health awareness campaigns in schools to expansive programs that support women’s empowerment and environmental sustainability. Programs focused on tobacco awareness and oral cancer prevention highlight her emphasis on population health education and early diagnosis, reaching tens of thousands of individuals in underserved communities.

Dr. Shetty has helped steer flagship collaborations such as the BioWISE program, a pioneering initiative to increase access, participation, and retention of women from disadvantaged backgrounds in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers—offering scholarships, internships, and mentorship to early-stage women scientists. This reflects her commitment to creating inclusive pathways for opportunity and capacity building in sectors crucial to long-term development.

Her leadership has also contributed to the Foundation’s recognition on prominent platforms. Biocon Foundation earned the IHW Gold Award for Disease Screening Initiative of the Year for the Foundation’s mobile health-enabled oral cancer screening program at the annual India Health and Wellness Summit, underscoring the effectiveness of its health innovations under her stewardship.

Beyond health, Dr. Shetty drives initiatives that enhance educational infrastructure and social inclusion, from building school facilities in rural areas to convening cross-sectoral summits that advance quality education and community development.

Through strategic vision, collaborative partnerships, and a deep commitment to scalable impact, Dr. Anupama Shetty continues to position Biocon Foundation as a transformative force in India’s social development landscape—bridging corporate resources with grassroots change to improve lives and promote equitable growth.