RTN PHF RITIKA GUPTA & RTN RUBY AGARWAL WERE INSTALLED AS INSPIRE PRESIDENT & INSPIRE SECRETARY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ORGAN DONATION INTERNATIONAL BY DISTRICT GOVERNOR RTN DR MANISH MOTWANI
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
Mumbai, August , 2025– The Rotary Club of Organ Donation International held its virtual Installation Ceremony on August 10, 2025, formally installing Rtn PHF Ritika Gupta as Inspire President and Rtn Ruby Agarwal as Inspire Secretary for the 2025-26 Rotary year.
Distinguished Installation Ceremony
District Governor Rtn Dr Manish Motwani of Rotary District 3141 served as the Chief Guest and officiated the installation of the President, Secretary, and Board of Directors. The virtual ceremony brought together Rotarians and dignitaries from across the region to witness this significant transition in leadership.
Key Ceremony Highlights
Opening and Welcome
Inspire Secretary Rtn Ruby Agarwal welcomed the distinguished guests and attendees to the ceremony.
Year in Review
Founder and Charter President Rtn Lal Goel presented the vibrant year report, highlighting the club’s achievements including earning the prestigious Top Category Platinum Club Award. He expressed gratitude to the Board of Directors and all members for their dedicated cooperation and assured continued support for the incoming leadership team.
Leadership Installation
Vice-President Rtn Hemalatha Bhandari introduced the new Inspire President before the formal installation ceremony.
District Governor Rtn Dr Manish Motwani, alongside outgoing President Rtn Lal Goel, installed Rtn PHF Ritika Gupta as the new Inspire President.
Presidential Vision and Roadmap
In her acceptance speech, newly installed President Rtn PHF Ritika Gupta expressed deep appreciation to Rtn Lal Goel for establishing this noble cause-based club. She outlined her commitment to continuing the momentum with enhanced dedication from all members. President Rtn Ritika Gupta presented her roadmap for 2025-26 and shared impressive accomplishments already achieved from July 1 through August 9, 2025:
- Publication of six weekly issues of “New Step”
- Organisation of Organ Donation Awareness Programs across various regions of India
Distinguished Addresses
Assistant Governor Rtn Shashank Thakare, introduced by Medical Director Rtn PHF Dr Rohan S Monis, offered his blessings and introduced the District Governor.
District Governor Rtn Dr Manish Motwani praised the club’s exceptional spirit and commended the visionary leadership of outgoing President Rtn Lal Goel. He challenged the new leadership to expand membership significantly, setting an ambitious goal of reaching 100+ members by the end of the Rotary year in June 2026.
Special Presentations and Announcements
Inspire Chief Coordinator Rtn Bhagwan Patil extended invitations to Drishtikon Discon-26 and presented an audio-visual presentation highlighting the upcoming event.
Executive Secretary, Director, and Club Admin Rtn MPHF Dr Gautam Goel formally introduced the new Board of Directors to the assembly.
Inspire DS Rtn Amit Patil made important announcements regarding District Projects, events, and appeals for the upcoming year.
Distinguished Attendees
The ceremony was honoured by the presence of several prominent Rotarians including:
- Principal Chief Coordinator Rtn K K Chaudhary
- PA Rtn Dr Indumati Gopinath
- DS Rtn Girish Waingankar
- President Rtn Pooja
- President Rtn Sanjay B Mahajan
- President Rtn Ujwala R Babar
- President Rtn Ajay Bhartav
Ceremony Conclusion
Public Image Chair Rtn Sunil Gupta delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants and guests. The entire program was skillfully conducted by Non-Medical Director Rtn Prof Dr Lakshmi Goel, ensuring a smooth and memorable installation ceremony.