Recipient of ‘National Award’ in 2002 for his contribution in social service to the marginalised in rural areas.
- Highly qualified practicing medical professional having established ‘Navjeevan Baal Rugnalaya’ a fully equipped hospital with all modern amenities with NICU, PICU etc.
- Vice President, Bhakti Nursing Foundation, Pandharpur
- Head of ‘Paalvi’ & ‘Govt. Handicapped Institution’, Pandharpur working for the rehabilitation of AIDS victims.