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Dr. Atul Desai
This unsung hero, who is currently in
Navsari town of Gujarat, tells his story in very few words:
I passed M.B.B.S in 1982 & M.D in 1986
from B.J.M.C. Ahmedabad. I started my private hospital Ami
maternity & surgical hospital in Dec.1994 at Navsari. In
2005-2006 I took the charge of Indian Redcross society
Navsari District (IRCS-Navsari). At that time IRCS Navsari
was passing through very bad times, there were multiple
problems. In 2005-2006 my professional practice was at peak
& I was planning to start new big hospital, so I was in
dilemma –whether to go for new hospital-so I can earn more &
live super luxurious life or, to accept the challenging task
of IRCS Navsari that could benefit the people at large. 'SANSKAR
', nurtured by my late parents forced me to take the
challenging task of leading IRCS Navsari. My wife Dr. Dipti
Desai (Anaesthetist) supported my decision. Believe me sir;
I have not purchased gold ornaments for her in 27 years of
married life. I gave my precious time for Redcross
activities, so my professional practice has suffered a lot.
But today I can proudly say that selfless services,
dedication & honesty paid me & I got support of people of
Navsari. Today IRCS Navsari has not only come out of its
problems but achieved new heights in all the fields of
Redcross & considered as one of the best Redcross institutes
in the country. Under my leadership our institute has
received 43 awards in the state in various categories of
services. This is also a record in Gujarat.
As the recognition of my work for over 10 years I received
‘RASHTRAPATI SURVAN CHANDRAK’. I feel highly satisfied & can
say that I am the richest as I own a Gold-Medal that only
two individuals from the entire country every year can get &
no billionaire can purchase it. I came to Navsari for the
first time in 1992, for service in civil hospital, at that
time no one knew me. Now all people of the district know me
because of my contribution in IRCS Navsari. When I look to
the past & think, I feel ethics in life & our profession
does pay. Many legal, financial, administrative hurdles we
had faced in this long path to success.”
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