About Founder

Professional Profile

A dedicated paediatrician with a profound commitment to paediatric haematology, specifically thalassemia and sickle cell disease. A distinguished figure in the medical community, currently serving in high-level governmental and regulatory roles to advance medical education and healthcare standards across India. A community leader who works towards promoting education and organised upliftment of communities.

Caring for Little Ones, Supporting Families

Dr. Vinky Rughwani, Your Child’s Paediatrician

MBBS, DCH (Paediatrics )

Mission Statement

To work tirelessly towards raising awareness for Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease with the aim of preventing the disorders, ensuring improved quality of life and healthcare accessibility for all affected individuals through clinical excellence and social advocacy.

Work Profile

CLINICAL & SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE

Pediatrician & Director |
Rughwani Child Care Center and Hospital , Nagpur
President |
Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society of India

    • Leads national efforts for patient welfare, prevention and awareness of hereditary blood disorders specially thalassemia & Sickle cell disease
    • Works on getting patients governmental assistance and advocates for required policy changes to make lives of patients easier

Director |
Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Centre, Nagpur

Manages a specialized facility providing free medical treatment to around 1000 patients suffering from Thalassemia and Sickle Cell disease.

Caring for Your Little Ones

“I Provide Compassionate Paediatric Care for
Children at Every Stage
from Newborns to Growing Teens.”

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Experience in
Pediatrics

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Sickle Cell
Patient Traited

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Free Camps for Thalassemia

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Organising Blood Donation Camps

Caring for Your Little Ones

“I Provide Compassionate Paediatric Care for
Children at Every Stage
from Newborns to Growing Teens.”

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Experience in
Pediatrics

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Sickle Cell
Patient Traited

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Free Camps for Thalassemia

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Organising Blood Donation Camps

Dedicated to Your Child’s Well-Being

Healthcare Leadership

Former Prashasak (President)

Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), Mumbai

  • Directly oversees the regulatory body governing approximately 200000 medical practitioners in Maharashtra.
  • Ensures medical ethics, professional conduct, and registration standards are upheld across the state.

Member

Medical Advisory Council, National Medical Commission (NMC), Delhi

  • Serves on the apex body for modern medicine in India, advising on national medical policies and practitioners’ standards.

Member

National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission

  • Collaborates with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
    Govt. of India, on national strategies to eliminate
    Sickle Cell Disease.

Governing Board Member

Maharashtra State Blood Transfusion Council, Mumbai

  • Provides strategic oversight for blood transfusion services and safety protocols within the state.

President

Global Sindhi Doctor's Association

  • Leads an international network of Sindhi medical professionals.

Executive Body Member

Indian Medical Association (IMA), Nagpur

Executive Body Member

Association of Medical Faculties (AMF), Nagpur

Awards & Achievement

Special Award for Medico-Social Work

Conferred by the Government of Maharashtra

Covid Warrior Award

Presented by Hon. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Governor of Maharashtra, for exemplary service during the pandemic

Times Award

Recognized for excellence in the field of Thalassemia and Sickle Cell disease

Professional Excellence Award

Awarded by the Association of Medical Faculties.

Lions Gold Award 2025

Honoured by Lions International for his contribution to field of medicine

IAP Social Champion Award 2025

Received this award from the Indian Academy of Paediatricians national branch for his advocacy efforts and medical support towards children suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell disease

List of Educational Institutes run by Sindhi Hindi Vidya Samiti  under the Chairmanship of Dr. Vinky Rughwani.

Sr.No. Institution & Location
1 Sindhu Mahavidyalaya (Science and Commerce) (M.Sc. Biotechnology), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
2 Sindhu Mahavidyalaya Jr. College (Science, Commerce and M.C.V.C.), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
3 Sindhi Hindi Higher Secondary School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
4 Sindhi Hindi Higher Junior Science College, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
5 Sindhi Hindi Higher Junior College (MCVC), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
6 Sindhi Hindi Girls High School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
7 Sindhi Hindi Girls Jr. College (Commerce), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
8 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi High School, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
9 Baba Nanak Jr. College (Science / Commerce), Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
10 Baba Nanak Jr. College (MCVC), Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
11 Sindhi Hindi Jr. College (Commerce / Science), Khamla, Nagpur
Sr.No. Institution & Location
12 Sindhi Hindi Girls High School, Khamla, Nagpur
13 K.T.R. High School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
14 Sadhu Vaswani High School, Mecosabagh, Nagpur
15 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala, Gandhibagh, Nagpur
16 Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Gandhibagh, Nagpur
17 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi Pathshala, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
18 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
19 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Boys), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
20 Jawahar Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
21 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Girls), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
22 Shastri Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Girls), Mecosabagh, Nagpur
23 Sindhi Hindi English Primary School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
24 English Primary School, Khamla, Nagpur

Healthcare Leadership

Prashasak (President)

Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), Mumbai

  • Directly oversees the regulatory body governing approximately 200000 medical practitioners in Maharashtra.
  • Ensures medical ethics, professional conduct, and registration standards are upheld across the state.

Member

Medical Advisory Council, National Medical Commission (NMC), Delhi

  • Serves on the apex body for modern medicine in India, advising on national medical policies and practitioners’ standards.

Member

National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission

  • Collaborates with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
    Govt. of India, on national strategies to eliminate
    Sickle Cell Disease.

Governing Board Member

Maharashtra State Blood Transfusion Council, Mumbai

  • Provides strategic oversight for blood transfusion services and safety protocols within the state.

President

Global Sindhi Doctor's Association

  • Leads an international network of Sindhi medical professionals.

Executive Body Member

Indian Medical Association (IMA), Nagpur

Executive Body Member

Indian Medical Association (IMA), Nagpur

Awards & Leadership

Special Award for Medico-Social Work

Conferred by the Government of Maharashtra.

Covid Warrior Award

Presented by Hon. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Governor of Maharashtra, for exemplary service during the pandemic

Times Award

Recognized for excellence in the field of Thalassemia and Sickle Cell disease.

Professional Excellence Award

Awarded by the Association of Medical Faculties.

Lions Gold Award 2025

Honoured by Lions International for his contribution to field of medicine

IAP Social Champion Award 2025

Received this award from the Indian Academy of Paediatricians national branch for his advocacy efforts and medical support towards children suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell disease

List of Educational Institutes run by Sindhi Hindi Vidya Samiti  under the Chairmanship of Dr. Vinky Rughwani.

Sr.No. Institution & Location
1 Sindhu Mahavidyalaya (Science and Commerce) (M.Sc. Biotechnology), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
2 Sindhu Mahavidyalaya Jr. College (Science, Commerce and M.C.V.C.), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
3 Sindhi Hindi Higher Secondary School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
4 Sindhi Hindi Higher Junior Science College, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
5 Sindhi Hindi Higher Junior College (MCVC), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
6 Sindhi Hindi Girls High School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
7 Sindhi Hindi Girls Jr. College (Commerce), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
8 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi High School, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
9 Baba Nanak Jr. College (Science / Commerce), Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
10 Baba Nanak Jr. College (MCVC), Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
11 Sindhi Hindi Jr. College (Commerce / Science), Khamla, Nagpur
Sr.No. Institution & Location
12 Sindhi Hindi Girls High School, Khamla, Nagpur
13 K.T.R. High School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
14 Sadhu Vaswani High School, Mecosabagh, Nagpur
15 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala, Gandhibagh, Nagpur
16 Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Gandhibagh, Nagpur
17 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi Pathshala, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
18 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
19 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Boys), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
20 Jawahar Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
21 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Girls), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
22 Shastri Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Girls), Mecosabagh, Nagpur
23 Sindhi Hindi English Primary School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
24 English Primary School, Khamla, Nagpur
Dedicated to Your Child’s Well-Being

Healthcare Leadership

Prashasak (President)

Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), Mumbai

  • Directly oversees the regulatory body governing approximately 200000 medical practitioners in Maharashtra.
  • Ensures medical ethics, professional conduct, and registration standards are upheld across the state.

Member

Medical Advisory Council, National Medical Commission (NMC), Delhi

  • Serves on the apex body for modern medicine in India, advising on national medical policies and practitioners’ standards.

Member

National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission

  • Collaborates with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
    Govt. of India, on national strategies to eliminate
    Sickle Cell Disease.

Governing Board Member

Maharashtra State Blood Transfusion Council, Mumbai

  • Provides strategic oversight for blood transfusion services and safety protocols within the state.

President

Global Sindhi Doctor's Association

  • Leads an international network of Sindhi medical professionals.

Executive Body Member

Indian Medical Association (IMA), Nagpur

Executive Body Member

Association of Medical Faculties (AMF), Nagpur

Awards & Achievement

Special Award for Medico-Social Work

Conferred by the Government of Maharashtra

Covid Warrior Award

Presented by Hon. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Governor of Maharashtra, for exemplary service during the pandemic

Times Award

Recognized for excellence in the field of Thalassemia and Sickle Cell disease

Professional Excellence Award

Awarded by the Association of Medical Faculties.

Lions Gold Award 2025

Honoured by Lions International for his contribution to field of medicine

IAP Social Champion Award 2025

Received this award from the Indian Academy of Paediatricians national branch for his advocacy efforts and medical support towards children suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell disease

List of Educational Institutes run by Sindhi Hindi Vidya Samiti  under the Chairmanship of Dr. Vinky Rughwani.

Sr.No. Institution & Location
1 Sindhu Mahavidyalaya (Science and Commerce) (M.Sc. Biotechnology), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
2 Sindhu Mahavidyalaya Jr. College (Science, Commerce and M.C.V.C.), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
3 Sindhi Hindi Higher Secondary School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
4 Sindhi Hindi Higher Junior Science College, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
5 Sindhi Hindi Higher Junior College (MCVC), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
6 Sindhi Hindi Girls High School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
7 Sindhi Hindi Girls Jr. College (Commerce), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
8 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi High School, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
9 Baba Nanak Jr. College (Science / Commerce), Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
10 Baba Nanak Jr. College (MCVC), Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
11 Sindhi Hindi Jr. College (Commerce / Science), Khamla, Nagpur
Sr.No. Institution & Location
12 Sindhi Hindi Girls High School, Khamla, Nagpur
13 K.T.R. High School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
14 Sadhu Vaswani High School, Mecosabagh, Nagpur
15 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala, Gandhibagh, Nagpur
16 Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Gandhibagh, Nagpur
17 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi Pathshala, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
18 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
19 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Boys), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
20 Jawahar Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
21 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Girls), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
22 Shastri Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Girls), Mecosabagh, Nagpur
23 Sindhi Hindi English Primary School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
24 English Primary School, Khamla, Nagpur

Healthcare Leadership

Prashasak (President)

Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), Mumbai

  • Directly oversees the regulatory body governing approximately 200000 medical practitioners in Maharashtra.
  • Ensures medical ethics, professional conduct, and registration standards are upheld across the state.

Member

Medical Advisory Council, National Medical Commission (NMC), Delhi

  • Serves on the apex body for modern medicine in India, advising on national medical policies and practitioners’ standards.

Member

National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission

  • Collaborates with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
    Govt. of India, on national strategies to eliminate
    Sickle Cell Disease.

Governing Board Member

Maharashtra State Blood Transfusion Council, Mumbai

  • Provides strategic oversight for blood transfusion services and safety protocols within the state.

President

Global Sindhi Doctor's Association

  • Leads an international network of Sindhi medical professionals.

Executive Body Member

Indian Medical Association (IMA), Nagpur

Executive Body Member

Indian Medical Association (IMA), Nagpur

Awards & Leadership

Special Award for Medico-Social Work

Conferred by the Government of Maharashtra.

Covid Warrior Award

Presented by Hon. Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Governor of Maharashtra, for exemplary service during the pandemic

Times Award

Recognized for excellence in the field of Thalassemia and Sickle Cell disease.

Professional Excellence Award

Awarded by the Association of Medical Faculties.

Lions Gold Award 2025

Honoured by Lions International for his contribution to field of medicine

IAP Social Champion Award 2025

Received this award from the Indian Academy of Paediatricians national branch for his advocacy efforts and medical support towards children suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell disease

List of Educational Institutes run by Sindhi Hindi Vidya Samiti  under the Chairmanship of Dr. Vinky Rughwani.

Sr.No. Institution & Location
1 Sindhu Mahavidyalaya (Science and Commerce) (M.Sc. Biotechnology), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
2 Sindhu Mahavidyalaya Jr. College (Science, Commerce and M.C.V.C.), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
3 Sindhi Hindi Higher Secondary School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
4 Sindhi Hindi Higher Junior Science College, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
5 Sindhi Hindi Higher Junior College (MCVC), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
6 Sindhi Hindi Girls High School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
7 Sindhi Hindi Girls Jr. College (Commerce), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
8 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi High School, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
9 Baba Nanak Jr. College (Science / Commerce), Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
10 Baba Nanak Jr. College (MCVC), Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
11 Sindhi Hindi Jr. College (Commerce / Science), Khamla, Nagpur
Sr.No. Institution & Location
12 Sindhi Hindi Girls High School, Khamla, Nagpur
13 K.T.R. High School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
14 Sadhu Vaswani High School, Mecosabagh, Nagpur
15 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala, Gandhibagh, Nagpur
16 Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Gandhibagh, Nagpur
17 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi Pathshala, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
18 Baba Nanak Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Garoba Maidan, Nagpur
19 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Boys), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
20 Jawahar Sindhi Hindi Bal Mandir, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
21 Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Girls), Panchpaoli, Nagpur
22 Shastri Sindhi Hindi Pathshala (Girls), Mecosabagh, Nagpur
23 Sindhi Hindi English Primary School, Panchpaoli, Nagpur
24 English Primary School, Khamla, Nagpur

Dr. Vinky Rughwani

Dr. Vinky Rughwani, President of the Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society of India, has been working for the welfare of patients and prevention of these hereditary diseases in Central India for the last 23 years. Since founding the Society in 1998, he has established a modern hospital in Nagpur offering free medical services, organized more than 375 free camps, and enabled testing of over 55,000 boys and girls for Thalassemia Minor and Sickle Cell Trait. He has arranged free blood transfusions, reduced drug costs, and secured government recognition of patients under the Persons with Disability Act, ensuring 5% reservation in education. As many as 50 children have undergone free bone marrow transplants (normally costing ₹14 lakh each) through funds raised from relief programs and donors. In addition, he has mobilized social activists, NGOs, and doctors to spread awareness, counseled carriers to prevent the birth of Thalassemia Major children, and conducted free check-ups for pregnant women to stop transmission of the disease. Through cultural programs, public meetings, and continuous advocacy, Dr. Rughwani has educated communities and significantly reduced the burden of Thalassemia and Sickle Cell disease in India, especially in the central regions.

Research in Thalassemia Disease

Prevalence of beta-Thalassemia in subcastes of Indian Sindhis: results fromatwo phase survey. Public Health. 2007;121:193-198.

Value of mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular haemoglobin in screening for beta-Thalassemia trait. Lata Medical Research Foundation, India. Acta haematologica 2006;116 (3):223-5.

Is NESTROFT sufficient for mass screening for β-Thalassemia trait? Journal of medical screening 2007;14 (4):169-73.

Bias-corrected diagnostic performance of the naked-eye single-tubered-cell osmotic fragility test (NESTROFT): an effective screening tool for beta-Thalassemia. Source: Hematology(Amsterdam,Netherlands). Volume 11,Number 4,2006 Aug,PP.277-286(10)

CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE UPLIFT OF COMMUNITY

The Vidarbha Sindhi Vikas Parishad, founded eight years ago under the leadership of Dr. Vinky Rughwani as its Founder President, works across all 11 districts of Vidarbha for the welfare of the Sindhi community as well as socially and economically backward sections of society. The organization focuses on creating social awareness and promoting all-round progress, particularly by encouraging youth above 18 who are illiterate or have discontinued education to continue through private examinations or open universities. With support from Non-Resident and Resident Indians, the Sun Shine Trust was established with its head office in Mumbai, and Dr. Rughwani has been a member of its Nagpur branch for the last 10 years. The Trust helps economically weaker members of the community to become self-reliant by supporting small businesses such as goods-carrying trolleys, pedal rickshaws, and stitching machines, while also providing financial aid and guidance to promising students for higher education. Many poor students have benefitted, achieving higher education and securing employment in India and abroad. In addition, the Trust assists poor patients by arranging free medical treatment, and through Dr. Rughwani’s efforts, it has gained wide popularity across Vidarbha, raising the standard of living and bringing hope to countless families.

CONTRIBUTION TO CULTURAL AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT

‘Sindhudi’ is a pioneer literacy and cultural organisation throughwhichsindhilanguage and sindhi culture are promoted and encouraged. Sindhudi YouthWinghasbeen well known all over Central India for its social and cultural activities. Dr. VinkyRughwani is the Advisor of this organisation. This wing also under Dr. VinkyRughwani’sable guidance and leadership has been constantly and consistently workingfor theoverallprogress and personality development of Youth. To provide intellectual foodandincentiveto the Youths every year a lecture series on different themes of social andnationalimportance is organised under the guidance of Dr. Vinky Rughwani. To promote Sindhi language, literature and culture sindhi plays are organised. Apartfrom that free dance classes are organised for the Sindhi Youth and various programmes
are organised to offer a platform to the artists. He has also acted in a Sindhi Movie ‘Trapad Teshion Tey’ and his rolewaswellapplauded by the spectators. He has ever encouraged stage actors, filmactors, artistsand writers in all possible ways.

VERSATILE PERSONALITY

Dr. Vinky Rughwani is a versatile personality. He is a well experiencedandtalentedmedical practisoner, a vibrant orator, a great medico social worker, a great educationist, agreat philanthropist and lover of mankind, especially the loveliest and the last heissoft-spoken, gentle, polite, kind and considerate. He epitomizes all the desirable qualitiesthata human being is expected to have. In short he is an outstanding personality.

CONTRIBUTION TO BANKING SECTOR

Dr. Vinky Rughwani is one of the directors Sadhana Sahakari Bank, Nagpur whichhas been functioning for last 25 Years having its five branches all over Nagpurandrendering Yeoman service to the people of the city.

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