Rotarian Lal Goel was accompanied by Rtn Hemalatha Bhandari, President Elect, and Rtn J H Martin, Principal Aide to the President for the years 2026 and 27.
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Chennai, December 10, 2025 – Rotarian Lal Goel, Founder and Charter President of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International and Chairman of the Organ Donation India Foundation and GYAN, held a highly productive meeting with Lieutenant General V Sreehari, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding (GOC), to discuss strengthening organ donation initiatives within the Indian Army at the Headquarters of Dakshin Bharat Area.
Lt General Sreehari, who commands the vast Dakshin Bharat Area covering Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territories of Puducherry and Lakshadweep, emphasised that organ donation is a cause deeply close to his heart. He shared that he had pledged to donate his organs many years ago and has recently launched a campaign encouraging retired army personnel to understand the significance of organ donation and make their own pledges.
Rotarian Lal Goel warmly appreciated the Lt General’s visionary and compassionate initiative, expressing hope that other government departments and uniformed services would draw inspiration from this exemplary leadership.
Rotarian Lal Goel was accompanied by Rtn Hemalatha Bhandari, President Elect, and Rtn J H Martin, Principal Aide to the President for the years 2026 and 27. As a mark of respect and gratitude, they presented the Club flag to Lt General Sreehari.
Rotarian Lal Goel also conveyed his heartfelt thanks to Col Prasanna, Staff Officer to the GOC, Headquarters Dakshin Bharat Area, for his valuable support and cooperation in advancing this noble humanitarian mission.
