by Suman Gupta
Pune,4th July, 2023: Dr. Bhagyashree P. Patil, the esteemed Pro-Chancellor of D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune and the Founder CMD of Rise N Shine Biotech Pvt Ltd, has been recognized with the Rotary International Vocational Excellence Award. This prestigious accolade, presented by Rotary District 3131, acknowledges her exceptional contribution to society.
Dr. Bhagyashree Patil’s tireless efforts in the fields of Education, Health and Women Empowerment have positively impacted countless lives so far. As the Institute’s Pro-Chancellor, her unwavering dedication to advancing education and driving academic excellence has transformed the University into a renowned center of knowledge, empowering students and shaping their futures. Furthermore, her initiatives in promoting research, innovation, and holistic learning and development have set new standards in the field of education.
Through her visionary leadership, she started Rise N Shine Biotech Pvt Ltd in 2003 – a pioneer in Plant Biotechnology in India. Today, it provides livelihood to 1000 rural women in Theur & 10 to 12 nearby villages.
With a strong focus towards creating a healthier nation, under her able leadership, the DPU Superspecialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune started the Organ Transplant department, which has developed into a Centre of Excellence today. With a strong focus on enabling a healthier tomorrow, Dr. Bhagyashree Patil envisioned a unique mother-and-child-centric program called Yashoda – Advanced Milk Bank, Comprehensive Lactation Management and Training & Research Centre – that focuses on providing safe and healthy donor human milk for premature babies and those with weakened immune systems. This program is the first-of-its-kind program to be launched in Pune’s PCMC area.
Expressing her gratitude, Dr. Bhagyashree Patil said, “I am honoured to accept the prestigious ‘Rotary International Vocational Excellence Award.’ I am humbled and deeply touched. I am indeed in gratitude towards the Supreme Power for giving me the opportunity to serve mankind and make a difference to the lives of people.”
“My heartfelt thanks to Rotarian Manjoo Phadke – District Governor 2023-24 RID 3131, PDG Raju Subramanian – RI Director 2023-25 and the team members of Rotary Club for recognizing and appreciating my work with this award”, she concluded.
The Rotary International Vocational Excellence Award is a well-deserved recognition of Dr. Bhagyashree Patil’s remarkable achievements. It serves as a testament to her outstanding commitment to vocational services and societal betterment.
