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| snippet1=Organ Donation: A Social Perspective is a comprehensive guide on organ donation written by Sunil R. Deshpande.
| snippet1=Atanu Bhowmick is a former Director In Charge of Rourkela Steel Plant under SAIL.
| snippet2=The book explains the medical, legal, ethical and social aspects of organ donation while encouraging awareness across society.
| snippet2=Who is Atanu Bhowmick? Atanu Bhowmick is an Indian metallurgical engineer and former Director In Charge of Rourkela Steel Plant with qualifications from NIT Rourkela and an MBA in Human Resource Management.
| snippet3=The book is recommended for social workers, healthcare professionals, NGOs, students, organ donation coordinators and volunteers.
| snippet3=Atanu Bhowmick served in leadership roles at Rourkela Steel Plant, one of the integrated steel plants of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
| keywords=Organ Donation, Sunil Deshpande, Organ Donation Awareness, Organ Donation Book
| occupation = Former Director In Charge, Rourkela Steel Plant
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| employer = Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
| knownfor = Organ Donation Awareness
| education = B.Sc. (Engineering) in Metallurgy, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela; MBA in Human Resource Management
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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.
'''Atanu Bhowmick''' is an Indian metallurgical engineer and former '''Director In Charge''' of '''Rourkela Steel Plant''', one of the integrated steel plants of the '''Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)'''. He is recognized for his leadership in the Indian steel industry and has extensive experience in steel manufacturing, plant operations, and organizational management.
==About the Author==
==Early Life and Education==
'''Sunil Ranganath Deshpande''' is a distinguished social worker and organ donation advocate from Maharashtra.
Atanu Bhowmick was born on '''22 December 1964''' in '''Rourkela, Odisha, India'''.
He has served as:
He completed his '''Bachelor of Science (Engineering) in Metallurgy''' from the '''National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela'''. He later earned a '''Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management''', strengthening his expertise in both engineering and organizational leadership.
* Director, Mrutyunjay Organ Foundation, Nashik
==Career==
* 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.
Atanu Bhowmick spent his professional career with the '''Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)''', contributing to various technical, operational, and leadership roles.
==Contribution to Organ Donation==
He eventually served as the '''Director In Charge of Rourkela Steel Plant''', where he was responsible for overseeing plant operations, production, modernization initiatives, human resource management, safety, and strategic development.
Sunil Deshpande has devoted several years to promoting organ donation awareness throughout Maharashtra.
Throughout his tenure, he played an important role in improving operational efficiency and supporting the growth of one of India's leading integrated steel plants.
Between 2016 and 2020, he successfully completed four statewide awareness padayatras known as '''Avayavdaan Vaari'''.
==Professional Expertise==
These awareness walks covered nearly 4,000 kilometres across Maharashtra through both urban and rural regions.
* Metallurgical Engineering
* Steel Manufacturing
* Plant Operations
* Human Resource Management
* Industrial Leadership
* Strategic Planning
* Organizational Development
During these campaigns he:
==Education==
* Conducted more than 500 awareness programmes
* B.Sc. (Engineering) in Metallurgy – '''National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela'''
* Reached over 50,000 people directly
* MBA in Human Resource Management
* 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.
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==Government Recognition==
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The Marathi draft prepared by Sunil Deshpande for the official '''Organ Donation Pratidnya (Oath)''' was approved by the Government of Maharashtra for official use.
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==About the Book==
The book explains every major aspect of organ donation in India including:
* 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 useful for:
* Social Workers
* Organ Donation Coordinators
* NGOs
* Healthcare Professionals
* Medical Students
* Nursing Students
* Volunteers
* Educational Institutions
* Awareness Campaign Organisers
==Publications==
Sunil Deshpande has authored several publications on organ donation.
His work includes:
* Five Marathi books
* One Hindi eBook
* One Hindi musical album promoting organ donation
* Co-author of English and Hindi books on organ donation
* English book '''Organ Donation: A Social Perspective'''
==Awards==
His Marathi book '''Manasi Samvad''' received the prestigious '''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==
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===
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'''.
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===
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:
* Social Work
* Organ Donation Awareness
* Body Donation Awareness
* Public Health Awareness
* Humanitarian Service
* 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.
Atanu Bhowmick is an Indian metallurgical engineer and former Director In Charge of Rourkela Steel Plant, one of the integrated steel plants of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). He is recognized for his leadership in the Indian steel industry and has extensive experience in steel manufacturing, plant operations, and organizational management.
Early Life and Education
Atanu Bhowmick was born on 22 December 1964 in Rourkela, Odisha, India.
He completed his Bachelor of Science (Engineering) in Metallurgy from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela. He later earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management, strengthening his expertise in both engineering and organizational leadership.
Career
Atanu Bhowmick spent his professional career with the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), contributing to various technical, operational, and leadership roles.
He eventually served as the Director In Charge of Rourkela Steel Plant, where he was responsible for overseeing plant operations, production, modernization initiatives, human resource management, safety, and strategic development.
Throughout his tenure, he played an important role in improving operational efficiency and supporting the growth of one of India's leading integrated steel plants.
Professional Expertise
Metallurgical Engineering
Steel Manufacturing
Plant Operations
Human Resource Management
Industrial Leadership
Strategic Planning
Organizational Development
Education
B.Sc. (Engineering) in Metallurgy – National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela
