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Rotary Year 2025-26: Dr. Ramendu Homchaudhuri leads charge towards a Thalassemia-free India

by Trans World Features | @twfindia 01 Jul 2025, 03:32 am

Rotary International District 3291 has ushered in the new Rotary year with a bold humanitarian vision and an urgent call to action.

Under the leadership of newly inducted District Governor Dr. Ramendu Homchaudhuri, the district has pledged to intensify its fight against one of India’s most silent yet devastating genetic disorders—thalassemia.

With the theme “Unite for Good,” Homchaudhuri’s mission is clear: no child should be born to suffer the burden of thalassemia, a preventable condition that continues to claim thousands of young lives across the subcontinent.

A seasoned Rotarian since 2006 and a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon,  Homchaudhuri is uniquely positioned to marry clinical expertise with grassroots social engagement.

A Vision Rooted in Prevention, Partnership, and People

Homchaudhuri's approach centers on compulsory premarital thalassemia screening, aiming to make informed testing a cultural norm.

His plan identifies key influencers—policy makers, marriage registrars, gynaecologists, educators, and youth leaders—to drive this behavioural shift.

“One simple blood test before marriage can prevent a lifetime of suffering for a child,” says Homchaudhuri. “It’s a small step that makes a generational impact.”

Key Initiatives for 2025-26:

1. Thalassemia Awareness Drives in schools, colleges, and community spaces
    2. Free Testing Camps with the support of hospitals and state health departments
    3.Workshops to Sensitize elected leaders, doctors, and influencers

Public-Private Partnerships to scale up screening, counselling, and treatment

Youth Engagement to create a generation of Rotary-trained health ambassadors

A Regional and Global Outlook

Rotary District 3291 will also take this campaign beyond borders, focusing on underserved populations in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Northeast India, building international bridges of service and care.

“Rotary’s strength lies in its network and service ethos,” Dr. Homchaudhuri affirms. “Together, we can turn our district into a national model for genetic disorder prevention—one that others will follow.”

Join the Mission

Rotary International District 3291 invites Rotarians, healthcare professionals, NGOs, youth groups, and government agencies to Unite for Good and join this life-saving campaign for a Thalassemia-Free India.