The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists – Nagpur City Branch (ISA-NCB) formally installed its Executive Committee for the year 2025–26 in a grand ceremony held in Nagpur. The new team is led by Dr. Sachin Makade as President, along with a dedicated executive body committed to strengthening academic excellence, professional collaboration, and community outreach in anaesthesiology.
Executive Team 2025–26
The newly installed leadership team includes:
- President: Dr. Sachin Makade
- Hon. Secretary: Dr. Vrishali Panchalwar
- President-Elect: Dr. Deepak Madankar
- Hon. Treasurer: Dr. Leena Gedam
- Immediate Past President: Dr. Umesh Ramtani
- Immediate Past Secretary: Dr. Anjali Borkar
- Joint Secretary: Dr. Kirti Gujarkar
- Special Executive Member: Dr. Saurabh Barde
Executive Committee Members
The Executive Committee includes Dr. Shweta Bulle, Dr. Pallavi Meshram, Dr. Roshani Manwani, Dr. Arihant Jain, Dr. Virendra Belekar, Dr. Puja Kanthawar, Dr. Roshani Bhugaonkar, Dr. Amol Pailwar, and Dr. Sheetal Awhad, who will contribute actively to the branch’s academic and outreach initiatives.
Mentors & Advisory Board
The team will be guided by experienced mentors and advisors including:
- Dr. Chandrashekhar Cham – GC ISA National
- Dr. Sheetal Dalal – Hon. Secretary, SAMS
- Dr. Kiran Vyawyhare – GC Member, SAMS
- Dr. Rashmi Shingade – GC Member, SAMS
- Dr. Anjali Bhure – Advisory Board, SAMS
Their mentorship will play a vital role in shaping the activities and strategic direction of the branch.
Ceremony Highlights
The installation ceremony was graced by distinguished guests and dignitaries from the medical fraternity.
- Chief Guest: Dr. Prashant Rahate (President, ISCP and CMD, Seven Star Hospital, Nagpur)
- Guests of Honour: Dr. Chandrashekhar Cham and Dr. Sheetal Dalal
- Master of Ceremonies: Dr. Sheetal Samel and Dr. Pankaj Machwe
Official Releases
During the ceremony, several important initiatives were launched, including:
- The branch newsletter “e-Sense”, edited by Dr. Gunjan Badwaik and Dr. Shweta Bulle
- Public awareness videos titled “Green Minds Behind the Mask” and “Safe Anaesthesia: Right of Every Mother and Child”, aimed at educating the public about the vital role of anaesthesiologists and patient safety.
Special Felicitations
A touching moment of the evening was the felicitation of the parents of President Dr. Sachin Makade and Hon. Secretary Dr. Vrishali Panchalwar, acknowledging their support and encouragement.
Address by Dignitaries
In his address, Dr. Prashant Rahate congratulated the outgoing team for their achievements and extended his best wishes to the newly installed leadership. He also assured his full support for the upcoming ISA National Conference, which will be hosted in Nagpur after a gap of 25 years.
Dr. Chandrashekhar Cham and Dr. Sheetal Dalal also addressed the gathering, sharing valuable guidance and words of encouragement for the new executive body.
The installation ceremony marked the beginning of an energetic and promising term for ISA-NCB (2025–26), with a strong commitment to advancing academic excellence, community outreach, and professional collaboration in anaesthesiology.
