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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know Community News India Times (July 26, 2025 - August 1, 2025) August 1, 2025 6 Philanthropist And Padma Shri Recipient Dr. Sudhir Parikh Visits Life Blood Center In Rajkot, Gujarat D r. Sudhir Parikh, recipient of India’s Padma Shri award, and chairman of ParikhWorldwide Media, recently visited the Life Blood Center (LBC), the first stand-alone blood center from India to receive the prestigious ISBT Award for Developing Countries. The LBC is a Project ‘Life’ endeavor based in Rajkot, Gujarat. Organizers and leaders of the initiative called it a ‘memorable’ visit which “added great value” to the ef- forts of the charitable work of Project “Life”. The visit, which took place July 13, 2025, was among the many philanthropic commitments and humanitar- ian healthcare efforts for the underprivileged in India, in which Dr. Parikh is involved. During the visit, Dr. Parikh was accompanied by Rushikesh Pandya, COO of Project ‘Life’, who pro- vided a comprehensive overview of LBC’s operational processes and quality protocols. He also familiarized Dr. Parikh with the recent milestones, innovations, and ongoing community outreach initiatives under Project ‘Life’. Dr. Sanjiv Nandani and key leadership of LBC wel- comed Dr. Parikh warmly and took him on an exten- sive tour of the Centre. Among the noteworthy points about LBC that he was told about, were: LBC, established in 1981, is the first licensed blood bank of Saurashtra and a pioneer in blood transfusion services in the region. It serves a large population in Rajkot and neighboring districts across Saurashtra and Kutch — nearly one-third of Gujarat’s population. LBC’s blood collection and distribution efforts are entirely reliant on voluntary blood donations. It has to date, provided more than 750,000 units of blood/ components to poor patients and Thalassaemia Major children. The LBC uses state-of-the-art technology and sci- entific practices for safe and efficient blood services, leaders of Project ‘Life’ noted. During Dr. Parikh’s visit and discussions with the lo- cal leaders, special emphasis was placed on the strong collaboration with Life Global USA, of which Dr. Parikh is the head. This partnership has played a crucial role in various ways, in advancing the goals of LBC, say the leaders on the ground there. These benefits of the collaboration include support- ing free transfusions for economically disadvantaged patients; and enhancing the health outcomes and quality of life for Thalassaemia Major children. INTERACTION WITH BENEFICIARIES: Dr. Parikh spent a significant proportion of his visit to interact with children battling Thalassaemia. “His compassionate interaction brought comfort and encouragement to both patients and their families,” organizers said. He shared his insights during a discussion on the Centre’s future. He applauded LBC’s world-class infra- structure and encouraged its positioning as a “second to none, ultramodern blood centre” in India. Dr. Parikh also held a meeting with Trustees of LBC, focusing on the future. The meeting including Founder & Executive Trustee of Project ‘Life’ Chandrakant Koti- cha, and Joint Executive Trustee & CEO, Project ‘Life’ Meetal Koticha Shah, as well as COO of Project ‘Life’ Rushikesh Pandya, The discussions centered around short, medium and long-term strategic goals for LBC. They also discussed strengthening global collaboration between Project ‘Life’ and Life Global USA to amplify reach and impact. Dr. Parikh praised the “tireless efforts” of the entire Project ‘Life’ team and expressed his ongoing support for their noble mission of serving humanity through healthcare excellence. By a StaffWriter During his visit to the Life Blood Center July 13, 2025, Dr. Sudhir Parikh interacted with children. During his visit to the Life Blood Center, a Project ‘Life’ initiative, June 13, 2025, Dr. Sudhir Parikh met with the executives, including Chandrakant Koticha, left photo, and Meetal Koticha Shah, and Rushikesh Pandya, right photo. Dr. Sudhir Parikh visited the Life Blood Centre in Rajkot, Gujarat, July 13, 2025. He was warmly welcomed by Dr. Sanjiv Nandani and other leaders of LBC. PHOTOS:CourtesyProject ‘Life’