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| description=Organ Donation: A Social Perspective is a comprehensive guide on organ donation written by Sunil R. Deshpande, promoting awareness, ethical practices, legal understanding, and community participation in organ donation.
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| snippet1=Organ Donation: A Social Perspective is a comprehensive guide on organ donation written by Sunil R. Deshpande.
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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 through both urban and rural regions.
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 explains every major aspect of organ donation in India including:
The book covers:


* Organ Donation Awareness
* Organ Donation Awareness
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==Target Readers==
==Target Readers==


The book is useful for:
The book is intended for:


* Social Workers
* Social Workers
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==Publications==
==Publications==


Sunil Deshpande has authored several publications on organ donation.
Sunil Deshpande has authored:
 
His work includes:


* 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
* English book '''Organ Donation: A Social Perspective'''
* '''Organ Donation: A Social Perspective'''


==Awards==
==Awards==


His Marathi book '''Manasi Samvad''' received the prestigious '''Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Best Intellectual Book Award (2026).'''
His Marathi book '''Manasi Samvad''' received the '''Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Best Intellectual Book Award (2026).'''
 
==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==
 
The book is available through:


* Qurate Books
* Amazon India
* Amazon USA
* Amazon UK
* Amazon Canada
* Amazon Australia
* Amazon Japan
* Flipkart
==Recognition==
==Recognition==


Sunil R. Deshpande has received several recognitions for his lifelong contribution to social service, organ donation awareness, literature, and public health.
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) – Conferred by '''Louisiana Research University''' in recognition of more than fifty years of dedicated social service, including thirty years of active service through Rotary and twenty years of promoting organ donation awareness across Maharashtra through awareness campaigns, walk rallies, public outreach initiatives, and literary contributions.


* '''Shreshth Bharat Puraskaar – Certificate of Honour''' (2026) – Presented by the '''Worthy Wellness Foundation''' in recognition of outstanding contributions to social work and the promotion of organ and body donation awareness. The award acknowledges his efforts in educating the public, inspiring voluntary organ donation, encouraging humanitarian values, and making a meaningful contribution to public health and social welfare.
* '''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''', the Doctoral Monitoring Board of '''Louisiana Research University''' issued a confirmation letter announcing the conferment of the '''Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa)''' upon '''Sunil Ranganath Deshpande''' in the field of '''Social Service, Organ Donation Awareness & Literature'''.
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.
 
According to the university, the honour recognizes his lifelong dedication to humanitarian service, literary excellence, and sustained efforts in promoting organ donation awareness. The university also acknowledged his fifty years of social service, thirty years of Rotary service, and two decades of organ donation awareness campaigns conducted throughout Maharashtra.


===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 certificate recognizes his outstanding contribution towards:
The recognition acknowledges his contribution towards:


* Social Work
* Social Work
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* Community Welfare
* Community Welfare


The citation states that his dedicated efforts have educated the public, inspired voluntary organ and body donation, encouraged humanitarian values, and created a meaningful social impact.
==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/shop/book/9789358984965
* [https://quratebooks.com Official Publisher]
* https://www.amazon.in/dp/9358984961
* [https://louisianaresearchuniversity.com Louisiana Research University]
* https://www.flipkart.com/organ-donation-social-perspective-guiding-tips-workers-activists-co-ordinators/p/itmd2d30f19eeb43
 
* https://www.amazon.com/dp/9358982462
* https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/9358982462
* https://www.amazon.ca/dp/9358982462
* https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/9358982462
* https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/9358982462
* https://louisianaresearchuniversity.com
==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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Keywords: Organ Donation, Organ Donation Awareness, Sunil Deshpande, Organ Donation Book


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
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