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Advisory Counsil

Dr. Devi Shetty, Founder & Chairman Narayana Hrudalaya

Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty is the Founder and Chairman of Narayana Hrudayalaya (NH) Hospital in Bangalore. NH is a multi-specialty hospital with state-of-the-art equipment and services. Dr. Shetty has won various awards ranging from the Schwab Foundation's Award in 2005, Padma Sri award for Medicine in 2004, Dr. BR Roy award in 2003, Ernst & Young- Entrepreneur of the year in 2003, Rajyotsava award in 2002 and Karnataka Ratna award in 2001. His dedication to making healthcare accessible to all strata of society is highly commendable. He has also been the mind behind the world's cheapest comprehensive health insurance scheme- Yeshasvini, in association with the Government of Karnataka.

Lt Gen (Dr) Janak Raj Bhardwaj, Member, National Disaster Management Authority

Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Janak Raj Bhardwaj, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, President’s Honorary Surgeon (Retd). Dr. Bhardwaj is a ’Fellow’ of Royal College of Pathologists (London). He is also a ‘Fellow’ of Academy of Medical Sciences and ‘Fellow’ of Indian College of Pathologists. His special interest has been Neuropathology. He is the Chairman, Pathology Board, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi and an Inspector of the Medical Council of India. He has large number of prestigious national research awards to his credit in the field of medicine. He has been President of prestigious National and International professional bodies like “Indian Association of Pathologist and Microbiologist, International Academy of Pathologist and Indian Association of Hospital Waste Management.

In the Army Medical Corps and he occupied the most prestigious post of Director General Armed Forces Medical Services of India. During his service he was awarded VSM, AVSM, PVSM for his outstanding contribution for providing excellent medical logistics during the Kargil operations, Gujarat earthquake and Tsunami respectively. On 27 Sep 05, Dr Bhardwaj was appointed as “Member” of the “National Disaster Management Authority” with the status of Minister of State, Government of India, under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Prime Minister of India.

Mr. Tarun Katial, CEO Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd.

Tarun Katial is the Chief Executive Officer of the Broadcast Network Ltd. Reliance. At the helm of one of India’s youngest media houses Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd., and with impressive stints in the Indian television industry ranging Star TV and Sony Entertainment Television, Tarun Katial, is one of the most successful executives in the Indian media industry.

In early 2006, Tarun set out to launch 92.7 BIG FM, India's largest private radio network of 45 stations, and has successfully taken the medium to the deepest pockets of India, with the radio stations achieving leadership position in a very short period of time.

Pledgers Testimonials

Kishore Chhabria
'GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE & GOODNESS IS FOR SHARING....Lets be truly grateful for every breath & every healthy day that we get to spend in a very taken for granted manner. A True Blessed Pledge Indeed ! Thanks for the Initiative & the Opportunity ! God Bless One and All ! '

Sumit Gupta
"I have pledged my organs because I know my organs can save a few lives after my death. I can live through others after I am gone. We can all turn the unfortunate incident of one's death into a new beginning for many lives, so let us all do it. Thanks for providing the opportunity to me."

Jerry Martin
One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, "What are you doing?" The youth replied, "Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them back, they'll die" "Son," the man said,

Anupama Sharma
I want to live after I die and 'Gift Your Organ' will help me do that. Don't lose out on this opportunity. It is always greater to give than to receive, and what better gift to leave when you are dead, than a life to someone else.

Rashmi Kewlani
Celebrat Life! Care for others and share whatever you have with those less fortunate than you. This is what i believe in and what has made me pledge my organs.

I have experienced an internal bliss and happiness after I've pledge my organs. It gives me great satisfaction to know that my organs can be of use to others once these are of no use to me.

Deepak Jumani
Gifting of my organs will help more than one human being. My organs not only helped me live my life. I hope these can also help many more to live their life again.

Vijay Chugani
Science has really progressed and we must all do our bit to support life. I have pledged my organs because I truly believe that once I don't need my organs, these can be used to save another life/lives.

Dilip Kukreja
This is a pledge, A pledge that has a potential to impact 1 million and more lives annually. One pledge that is exactly like a drop in the ocean, into this ocean that gives life. Let's all pledge and make this ocean large enough to gift lives till eternity. Do give your pledge too. Gift Your Organ � Towards no loss of Life due to want of donors.

Vandana Tanna
Here's a simple formula to Make Yourself Immortal: Gift Your Organs! Gift yourself Life after Death ... Live through somebody else... As the famous Raj Kapoor song goes...

Dheeraj Thakur
As I pledged my organs on the 'Gift Your Organ' website, I just realized 'YEH ZINDAGI MILEGI DOBARA :)'

Aishwarya Jayaraman
My eyes deserve to see the world longer. My heart deserves to beat longer. so do all my organs.. To help someone live longer and stronger