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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."

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Contact

Rtn. Sunil R. Deshpande

Mobile: +91 96577 09640
Email: sunildeshpandercpn@gmail.com