MOHAN Foundation Managing Trustee - Dr. Sunil Shroff, eminent transplant surgeon, organ donation pioneer, and social advocate, was felicitated by the Akhil Bharatiya Marwari Sammelan on the occasion of its 91st Foundation Day समारोह, held at the Kala Mandir Auditorium, Kolkata, on Thursday, 25^th December 2025.

Dr. Shroff was conferred the prestigious “Marwari Sammelan Rajasthani Vyaktitva Samman - 2024” in recognition of his exceptional and sustained contributions to the fields of organ transplantation, deceased organ donation advocacy, medical ethics, and public awareness in healthcare.

Ceremonial Highlights

The felicitation ceremony was conducted in the august presence of:

• Dr. Shashi Panja, Hon’ble Minister for Industry, Commerce & Enterprises and Women & Child Development, Government of West Bengal (Chief Guest)
• Shri Pawan Kumar Goenka, National President, Akhil Bharatiya Marwari Sammelan (Chairperson)
• Senior office bearers of the Sammelan, distinguished social leaders, academicians, and members of the medical fraternity

Academic and Professional Profile

Dr. Sunil Kumar Shroff is an alumnus of Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH), one of India’s oldest and most respected medical institutions. He subsequently pursued advanced training in Urology and Renal Transplantation in the United Kingdom, where he acquired specialized expertise that he later brought back to India in the service of patients and public health.

He is the Founder and Managing Trustee of MOHAN Foundation (Multi Organ Harvesting Aid Network), a pan-India non-governmental organization that has been at the forefront of promoting deceased organ donation in India for over 28 years. Under his leadership, MOHAN Foundation has played a pivotal role in:

• Establishing deceased donor transplant programmes across multiple states
• Training healthcare professionals in transplant coordination and ethics
• Conducting large-scale public awareness campaigns
• Supporting donor families and transplant recipients

National Impact and Recognition

Dr. Shroff’s work has been instrumental in transforming organ donation from a purely medical intervention into a social and humanitarian movement. His efforts have influenced policy, strengthened institutional capacity, and helped save thousands of lives through ethical transplantation.

He has held leadership positions in several professional bodies, including the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), and continues to contribute to national discourse on ethical transplantation, patient rights, and healthcare governance.

 Significance of the Honour

In its citation, the Akhil Bharatiya Marwari Sammelan noted that Dr. Shroff exemplifies the values of service (seva), compassion, and social responsibility, which form the core ethos of the Marwari community. The honour acknowledges a life dedicated to advancing medicine in the service of humanity, particularly through the promotion of organ donation as the highest form of giving.

Conclusion

The felicitation of Dr. Sunil Kumar Shroff reflects institutional recognition of his lifelong commitment to clinical excellence, ethical practice, and societal welfare. It stands as an affirmation of the enduring impact of his work on India’s healthcare system and the lives of countless patients and families.