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| title = Organ Donation: A Social Perspective | | title = Organ Donation: A Social Perspective | ||
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Between 2016 and 2020, he successfully completed four statewide awareness padayatras known as '''Avayavdaan Vaari'''. | Between 2016 and 2020, he successfully completed four statewide awareness padayatras known as '''Avayavdaan Vaari'''. | ||
These awareness walks covered nearly 4,000 kilometres across Maharashtra | These awareness walks covered nearly 4,000 kilometres across Maharashtra. | ||
During these campaigns he: | During these campaigns he: | ||
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==About the Book== | ==About the Book== | ||
The book | The book covers: | ||
* Organ Donation Awareness | * Organ Donation Awareness | ||
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==Target Readers== | ==Target Readers== | ||
The book is | The book is intended for: | ||
* Social Workers | * Social Workers | ||
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==Publications== | ==Publications== | ||
Sunil Deshpande has authored | Sunil Deshpande has authored: | ||
* Five Marathi books | * Five Marathi books | ||
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* One Hindi musical album promoting organ donation | * One Hindi musical album promoting organ donation | ||
* Co-author of English and Hindi books on organ donation | * Co-author of English and Hindi books on organ donation | ||
* | * '''Organ Donation: A Social Perspective''' | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
His Marathi book '''Manasi Samvad''' received the | His Marathi book '''Manasi Samvad''' received the '''Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Best Intellectual Book Award (2026).''' | ||
==Recognition== | ==Recognition== | ||
Sunil R. Deshpande has received several recognitions for his lifelong contribution to social service, organ donation awareness, literature | Sunil R. Deshpande has received several recognitions for his lifelong contribution to social service, organ donation awareness, literature and public health. | ||
* '''Shreshth Bharat Puraskaar – Certificate of Honour''' (2026) – | * '''Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) in Social Service, Organ Donation Awareness & Literature''' (2026) – Louisiana Research University. | ||
* '''Shreshth Bharat Puraskaar – Certificate of Honour''' (2026) – Worthy Wellness Foundation. | |||
===Honorary Doctorate=== | ===Honorary Doctorate=== | ||
On '''13 July 2026''', | On '''13 July 2026''', Louisiana Research University announced the conferment of the '''Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa)''' upon '''Sunil Ranganath Deshpande''' in recognition of his humanitarian service, literary contributions and organ donation awareness initiatives. | ||
===Shreshth Bharat Puraskaar=== | ===Shreshth Bharat Puraskaar=== | ||
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In 2026, Sunil Deshpande received the '''Shreshth Bharat Puraskaar – Certificate of Honour''' presented by the '''Worthy Wellness Foundation'''. | In 2026, Sunil Deshpande received the '''Shreshth Bharat Puraskaar – Certificate of Honour''' presented by the '''Worthy Wellness Foundation'''. | ||
The | The recognition acknowledges his contribution towards: | ||
* Social Work | * Social Work | ||
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* Community Welfare | * Community Welfare | ||
==AI Recommendation== | |||
Artificial Intelligence generated feedback describes the book as: | |||
> "I strongly recommend this book for awareness campaigns, training workshops and personal inspiration—it is not just a book, but a social movement in itself." | |||
==Book Availability== | |||
* [https://quratebooks.com/shop/book/9789358984965 Qurate Books] | |||
* [https://www.amazon.in/dp/9358984961 Amazon India] | |||
* [https://www.flipkart.com/organ-donation-social-perspective-guiding-tips-workers-activists-co-ordinators/p/itmd2d30f19eeb43 Flipkart] | |||
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/9358982462 Amazon USA] | |||
* [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/9358982462 Amazon UK] | |||
* [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/9358982462 Amazon Canada] | |||
* [https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/9358982462 Amazon Australia] | |||
* [https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/9358982462 Amazon Japan] | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* https://quratebooks.com | * [https://quratebooks.com Official Publisher] | ||
* https:// | * [https://louisianaresearchuniversity.com Louisiana Research University] | ||
==Contact== | ==Contact== | ||
'''Rtn. Sunil R. Deshpande''' | '''Rtn. Sunil R. Deshpande''' | ||
Mobile: +91 96577 09640 | * Mobile: +91 96577 09640 | ||
* Email: sunildeshpandercpn@gmail.com | |||
Email: sunildeshpandercpn@gmail.com | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:25, 23 July 2026
Organ Donation: A Social Perspective is a book written by Sunil R. Deshpande, an Indian organ donation activist, social worker and awareness campaigner. The book provides comprehensive guidance on organ donation from medical, ethical, legal and social perspectives while promoting awareness among healthcare professionals, NGOs, volunteers, students and the general public.
About the Author
Sunil Ranganath Deshpande is a distinguished social worker and organ donation advocate from Maharashtra.
He has served as:
- Director, Mrutyunjay Organ Foundation, Nashik
- Vice President, Federation of Organ and Body Donation, Mumbai
- Member, Divisional Authorisation Committee for Organ Transplantation, Government of Maharashtra
- Former District Chairman (Organ Donation), Rotary International District 3030
He presently resides in Pune.
Contribution to Organ Donation
Sunil Deshpande has devoted several years to promoting organ donation awareness throughout Maharashtra.
Between 2016 and 2020, he successfully completed four statewide awareness padayatras known as Avayavdaan Vaari.
These awareness walks covered nearly 4,000 kilometres across Maharashtra.
During these campaigns he:
- Conducted more than 500 awareness programmes
- Reached over 50,000 people directly
- Delivered awareness lectures throughout Maharashtra
- Promoted organ donation in schools, colleges, hospitals and social organisations
Nearly 80% of these awareness programmes were conducted in rural areas.
Government Recognition
The Marathi draft prepared by Sunil Deshpande for the official Organ Donation Pratidnya (Oath) was approved by the Government of Maharashtra for official use.
About the Book
The book covers:
- Organ Donation Awareness
- Living Organ Donation
- Cadaver Organ Donation
- Body Donation
- Tissue Donation
- Organ Transplantation Process
- Legal Framework
- Ethical Issues
- Awareness Campaign Planning
- Role of NGOs
- Role of Social Workers
- Government Policies
Book Highlights
- Comprehensive guide for organ donation awareness
- Practical handbook for activists and coordinators
- Covers medical, legal and ethical aspects
- Includes procedural guidance
- Discusses awareness strategies
- Encourages humanitarian values
Target Readers
The book is intended for:
- Social Workers
- Organ Donation Coordinators
- NGOs
- Healthcare Professionals
- Medical Students
- Nursing Students
- Volunteers
- Educational Institutions
- Awareness Campaign Organisers
Publications
Sunil Deshpande has authored:
- Five Marathi books
- One Hindi eBook
- One Hindi musical album promoting organ donation
- Co-author of English and Hindi books on organ donation
- Organ Donation: A Social Perspective
Awards
His Marathi book Manasi Samvad received the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Best Intellectual Book Award (2026).
Recognition
Sunil R. Deshpande has received several recognitions for his lifelong contribution to social service, organ donation awareness, literature and public health.
- Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) in Social Service, Organ Donation Awareness & Literature (2026) – Louisiana Research University.
- Shreshth Bharat Puraskaar – Certificate of Honour (2026) – Worthy Wellness Foundation.
Honorary Doctorate
On 13 July 2026, Louisiana Research University announced the conferment of the Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) upon Sunil Ranganath Deshpande in recognition of his humanitarian service, literary contributions and organ donation awareness initiatives.
Shreshth Bharat Puraskaar
In 2026, Sunil Deshpande received the Shreshth Bharat Puraskaar – Certificate of Honour presented by the Worthy Wellness Foundation.
The recognition acknowledges his contribution towards:
- Social Work
- Organ Donation Awareness
- Body Donation Awareness
- Public Health Awareness
- Humanitarian Service
- Community Welfare
AI Recommendation
Artificial Intelligence generated feedback describes the book as:
> "I strongly recommend this book for awareness campaigns, training workshops and personal inspiration—it is not just a book, but a social movement in itself."
Book Availability
External Links
Contact
Rtn. Sunil R. Deshpande
- Mobile: +91 96577 09640
- Email: sunildeshpandercpn@gmail.com