Dr Priya Ajay Chauhan, MD, Founder-Director
I have 32 years of experience in practicing Gynecology and Obstetrics in Denmark, as of 2025. My father, a 91-year-old retired Indian Air Force officer, who has been the key person in my life to make me a doctor reminded me that it’s time to give back to our home country-India. I had been postponing my decision to work in India for many years. Still, the last few years of radical grassroot, infrastructural changes, and the immense will of the Government, and several corporate agencies to invest in National healthcare and digitalization of the country, I feel inspired and have realized that the time is right to return to India. I wish to integrate what I have personally gained from my experiences in Denmark into the Indian Healthcare setup.
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Dr. Kusum V Moray, MD Community Medicine, Executive Director
Kusum has an MD in Community Medicine from Christian Medical College, Vellore. After completing her MD, she has worked in Implementation Research, Health Economics, Reproductive and Maternal Health, and Tuberculosis. Over the past decade, she has worked in diverse settings in India, including government and private medical colleges, government and private research organizations, and national and international non-profit organizations. She is passionate about gender and health under the broader scope of public health. She has now dedicated her professional life to serving rural women in Solapur district, Maharashtra. In her role as Executive Director, she aims to advance women’s health and well-being. Kusum is an earnest learner and a firm believer in developing a sense of self to pay back to society. She loves traveling, writing, reading, and listening to audiobooks.
Dr Ajay Manohar Chauhan, MD Radiology
I am a graduate of Ambejogai Medical College, and DMRD from Nair Hospital, Mumbai. I have been working in Denmark since 1990 as a specialist in radiology. I am inspired to give my best to help this initiative for rural women’s healthcare in India. I specialise in MRI, CT, ultrasound and general radiology. I have a Fellowship from Toronto University and Harvard Medical school, Boston.
Dr. Shobha Shah, MD, Consultant
I am Dr. Shobha Shah, MBBS, MD (ObGyn), a dedicated medical professional with an extensive career in obstetrics and gynecology. I have had the honor of serving as the Past President of the Solapur ObGyn Society and the Solapur Indian Medical Association (IMA), and I am proud to have been the first female president of the Solapur IMA. During my tenure, I was humbled to receive the “Best President Award” in recognition of my leadership. For the past 26 years, I have been deeply committed to adolescent counseling, reflecting my passion for community service and healthcare awareness. In 2004, I was honored to receive the prestigious Shrimati Maharashtra Award. Additionally, I have been actively associated with Vivekananda Kendra, Solapur branch, for 27 years, contributing to its mission. As a researcher, I have had the privilege of presenting papers and posters at state and national conferences, including AMOGS and Shiv Sagar, Assam, on topics such as yoga and pregnancy. I was honored to receive the Best Paper Award at AMOGS 2012 for my work.
Mr. Sandeep Bhaskar Jadhav, Media Head
Mr. Jadhav is a seasoned actor, director, writer, and teacher with over 17 years of experience as an art educator and more than 22 years in theatre, having acted in over 30 plays and worked extensively in children’s theatre. His film credits include acting roles in Elizabeth Ekadashi, Kagar, and Raundal, and writing and directing the film Sakharecha Jhaad. He has written and directed more than 10 short and micro films, and several corporate films for organizations such as Mind Hospital, Tejaswi Plastics, and Buddhist International School, Solapur. He directed Pori Tuzha Nakhara, wrote lyrics for Sakharecha Jhaad, and has collaborated with Stree Arogya Rural Foundation, Belati. His short film Jai He received an award from Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. Holding degrees including M.P.A. (Performing Arts), M.A., A.T.D., and A.M. (Art Master), Mr. Jadhav is committed to using cinema as a tool for social change, aiming to create films that promote awareness and empower everyday people.
Ms. Meena Gaikwad, Administrator
I have completed my Bachelor’s in Commerce from Karmveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. After getting married, I moved to Pathri village in Solapur, where I pursued a course in Tally ERP 9 at Ashwath Institute. I then worked as an accountant at Lokmangal Tirhe Bank for one year. After having children and being at home, I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Priya Chauhan, who offered me an opportunity to work as an accountant and receptionist at the Streerogya Kendra. I am deeply grateful to her for this opportunity. Our mission at Streerogya Kendra is to provide the best care and services to our community. I am dedicated to supporting the center’s smooth functioning, both financially and administratively, and take pride in contributing to this meaningful cause.
Ms. Poonam Gaikwad,
Nurse-Leader
I completed the GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course at Sardarbi Institute Nursing College in Mohol. To gain practical experience, I worked for one year in gynecology at Sarada Hospital in Solapur. I then spent another year working in the ICU at Siddheshwar Multispeciality Hospital. With five years of experience as a nursing staff member at S.S. Baldawa Neurosciences and Women’s Care Hospital, including one challenging year during the COVID-19 period, I have developed a strong understanding of the local healthcare system. Living in a rural area, I am deeply aware of the unique healthcare challenges faced by women in such regions. I am committed to using my experience to contribute to Dr. Priya Chauhan’s initiative, which aims to improve the health and well-being of rural women.