30/07/2026
*Dr. Sadanand Sardeshmukh conferred Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) Degree by the Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra*
Recognition for 58 years of dedicated service in Ayurveda, Integrative Cancer Care, Research, and Medical Education
On the occasion of the 25th Convocation Ceremony of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, Professor Emeritus Dr. Sadanand Prabhakar Sardeshmukh, Chairman of the Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust (BSDT) and Director of BSDT’s Integrated Cancer Treatment and Research Centre, Wagholi, Pune, was conferred the prestigious Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degree in recognition of his outstanding and lifelong contributions to Ayurveda, Integrative Cancer Care, Research, Medical Education, and Community Service.
The honorary degree was presented by the Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra and Chancellor of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma in recognition to Dr. Sardeshmukh's exceptional achievements and distinguished service to the healthcare sector.
The prestigious convocation ceremony was graced by Hon. Shri Narhari Zirwal, Minister for Food and Drug Administration, Government of Maharashtra, as the Chief Guest. Dr. Anant Pandhare was also present as a distinguished guest. The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Sonawane, Vice-Chancellor of MUHS, along with senior university officials, faculty members, students, and eminent dignitaries from various fields.
For the past 58 years, Dr. Sadanand Sardeshmukh has devoted himself to the advancement of Ayurveda, cancer treatment, research, and medical education. By successfully integrating the timeless principles of Ayurveda with modern scientific approaches, he has made significant contributions to the development of integrative cancer care, creating a meaningful bridge between traditional Ayurvedic wisdom and contemporary medical science. His work has provided a new direction for collaboration between Ayurveda and modern medicine.
His pioneering research has also received international recognition through the grant of five patents in the United States and five patents in India. These patents reflect his sustained efforts to combine traditional Ayurvedic knowledge, therapeutic practices, and scientific research with modern evidence-based methodologies.
Dr. Sardeshmukh is the 10th-generation custodian of the ancient tradition of Nadi Pariksha (Pulse Diagnosis). He has dedicated himself to preserving, promoting, and passing on this invaluable heritage to future generations. Building upon his family's centuries-old lineage of pulse diagnosis, he has endeavoured to study and validate this traditional knowledge through modern scientific and medical research methodologies.
His work in advancing Ayurvedic knowledge, the rich tradition of Nadi Pariksha, integrative cancer treatment, research, and medical education has been are truly remarkable. His lifelong dedication to patient care, scientific research, and community service through Ayurveda has inspired generations of students, physicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
In recognition of his 58 years of distinguished service, pioneering research, remarkable contributions to the promotion of Ayurveda and exceptional work in integrative cancer treatment and research, the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences conferred upon him the Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degree. This honour is not only a personal milestone for Dr. Sadanand Sardeshmukh but also a proud moment for Ayurveda, India's rich traditional knowledge systems and the field of integrative cancer care.
Dr. Sadanand Sardeshmukh has been receiving widespread appreciation and congratulations from all sections of society for this prestigious honor. People have also extended their best wishes for his continued success and future endeavors.