Dr AK Dewan, M.S., M.Ch.
(Surgical Oncology)
Chairman

Dr AK Dewan is Medical Director and Senior Surgeon at the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India. He is wholeheartedly committed to care of cancer patients and is especially interested in palliative care for patients who are terminally ill.

Dr (Mrs) Rupali Dewan, M.D. (Gynae)
Member

Dr Rupali Dewan is the Senior Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Safdarjung Hospital. This hospital is the biggest Central Government Hospital in India. Dr Dewan is actively involved in health care of underprivileged women.

Dr DC Dowal, M.D.
Member

Dr DC Dowal is the Chief of the Medical Oncology Department at Rajeev Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India. He is involved in multi institutional clinical research and is especially interested in hospice care. He was awarded the clinical excellence award in the field of Oncology by Wockhardt India Ltd in association with Howard Medical International.

Mr Suresh Kathpalia
Member

Mr Kathpalia is a consultant in Tax and Finance. He is involved in creating awareness about cancer and initiating steps for early cancer detection.

Mr D Baijal
Member

Mr Baijal is the marketing manager in a private enterprise, 'National Peroxide'. He is interested in social service and particularly in helping poor and needy cancer patients.

Nani Ma
Member

Nani Ma is a sadhvi practicing meditation and spiritual study on the bank of the river Ganga. She is interested in the spiritual and emotional welfare of terminally ill cancer patients and their families.

Mr Raghuvir Lal Ghai
Member

Mr Ghai is Honorary Manager of the Punjab Sindh Kshetra in Rishikesh. A retired head master from Agra, his life is now dedicated to the service of the needy, particularly pilgrims, sadhus, students and those in need of medical help.

Mr DS Negi
Member

Shri DS Negi is an IAS officer who retired as principal Secretary (Health & Family Welfare), Govt. of NCT of Delhi. He has had a distinguished service record at both state and national level. He has authored many policy documents, reports, articles, travelogues and even books.

Mr AK Banerjee
Member

Ambassador Arun Kumar Banerjee is an Indian Foreign Services officer, now retired after 38 years of active involvement in India's diplomatic relations. He has served variously as the Indian ambassador to Greece, Consular General in Sydey, Australia, Deputy High Commissioner in Canada, High Commissioner in Ghana, High Commissioner in the Maldives and in headquarters (Delhi).