About Me
ABOUT DR. KATHIRIA
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Member of Parliament
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria from Rajkot (Gujarat), a veteran Member of Parliament is renowned Cancer Surgeon, (M.S.) Reformer and the most popular Leader of Gujarat.
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1996 to 2009
Famous for his down to earth self-less approach, dedication, sincerity & hard work to solve the problems of people, he has won the hearts of people. Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria was elected for 4 terms as Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from 1996 to 2009. To his credit lies the record of winning to Parliament (12th Lok Sabha) in the year 1998, with all India highest lead from Rajkot.
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1999 to 2004
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria held important & key portfolios in the capacity of Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises ; Human Resource Development as well as Health and Family Welfare in Government Of India under the Leadership of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. From 1999 to 2004.
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2019 – 2021
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria has served as Chairman-Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog – A National Commission for Preservation, Protection and Development of Indigenous Indian Cattle (2019 – 2021). The Aayog was formed by Hon Prime Minister of India, Shree Narendra Modi a flagship initiative for “Atma Nirbhar Bharat”.
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2010 – 2017
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria has served as the Chairman of Gauseva and Gauchar Vikas Board, Gujarat (2010 – 2017). Dr. Kathiria is working with full dedication, devotion and determination to revive the scientific importance of the Mother Cow-Gau Mata; Socially, Economically and Spiritually for overall Transformation of the Society.
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Chek-dam Sansad
He is popularly known as ‘Chek-dam Sansad’ for his pioneering work for water harvesting in Saurastra region of Gujarat.
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Founder of GCCI
Dr.Kathiria is the founder of GCCI (Global Confederation of Cow based industries) an NGO working for Atma Nirbhar Bharat through Gau Entrepreneurship.
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R.S.S. Rajkot
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria is devoted Swayamsevak of R.S.S from childhood and served in various capacity in Rajkot & Saurashtra. He also served as Mahanagar Sangh Chalak of R.S.S. Rajkot.
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BJP President
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria has served as BJP President Rajkot District, BJP State Secretary and National Council Member of BJP for many years.
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Role model
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria believes in service before self. He is the shining example and role model for youth. He has achieved the Rare feat of donating his own blood for 131 times a remarkable achievement for Public Leader.
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National Agriculture Fair
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria is well recognized for his leadership ability in organizing National Agriculture Fair: Agro Vision 2003; National Industrial Fair “Heavy Meets Small”; National Aarogya Mela and National Book Fair with great success during his tenure as Minister.
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Earthquake in Gujarat
During the devastating Earthquake in Gujarat, Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria’s services were appreciated for his untiring rescue, relief & rehabilitation work for the affected people of Gujarat.
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Chairman of Gau Seva and Gauchar Vikas Board
During his tenure as Chairman Gau Seva and Gauchar Vikas Board, Gujarat, Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria organized national conferences on “Cow-Based Agriculture, Health & Environment”, “Panchgavya Chikitsa” and Genetic Improvement and Conservation of Indigenous Cattle Breeds” successfully.
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Organic Farming
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria has contributed with innovative concepts of Organic Farming based on Cow Urine & Cow Dung ; Animal Hostel, Gau Abhyaranya, Gobar Gas Plants and Free Distribution of Bullocks to Tribal farmers, Development of Grazing Land, self reliance of Gaushalas, etc. to make Gaushala “Atmanirbhar.”
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Given slogan
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria has given slogan of “ Chalo Gayki Aur, Chalo Gaon ki Aur, Chalo Prakriti ki Aur” (चलो गाय की और, चलो गाँव की और, चलो प्रकृति की और), with mission of “ One family, One Cow”, to farmers.One family, One Cow”, to farmers.
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Make in India
Dr.Vallabhbhai Kathiria has contributed in innovative initiative of Government of India for “Rashtriya Gokul Mission” and “Make in India” and “Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” in cow-based industries, the flagship programme of our visionary Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji.
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Awarded
He has been awarded “Dadabhai Navroji Industrial Peace and Development Award.
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Rastriya Utkrishtata Award
Dr.Kathiria is awarded “Rastriya Utkrishtata Award” by Bharat Vikas Parishad, Delhi.
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key note speaker
Dr.Kathiria is invited as key note speaker on subjects related to Gauseva by various organizations, State Governments & Universities through out country and abroad.
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Vipassana
Dr.Kathiria is regular practitioner of “Vipassana” meditation, popularized by shri S.N. Goenkaji.
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SERVICE TO MANKIND IS SERVICE TO GOD
Dr.Kathiria is amongst those who are working in politics with the prime mission and motto of life: “SERVICE TO MANKIND IS SERVICE TO GOD”.
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The Vishwa Guru Bharat
Dr.Kathiria believes in the best utilization of Science and Spirituality for our beloved NATION, to make it Super Power – The Vishwa Guru Bharat.
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The Divine INDIA
He has the dream of The Great, The Glorious and The Divine INDIA of 21st Century”.