Accolades for Impactful Public Service
Bharat Jyoti Award
India International Friendship Society felicitated Dr. Kathiria with Bharat Jyoti Award for his philanthropic activities.
He was also honoured with the “Patidar Ratna Award” and “Gauseva National Award” for his outstanding contributions.
Through many such awards, diverse organisations acknowledged Dr. Kathiria’s selfless positivity and perseverance in uplifting people’s lives. He thus emerged as a role model for perseverant, ethical and compassionate public service.
Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria’s tremendous contribution to the nation’s progress has been recognized through various prestigious awards. These honours validate his selfless commitment to social welfare.
Dadabhai Navroji Award
In 2000, the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce conferred on Dr. Kathiria the Dadabhai Navroji Award for Industrial Peace and Development. This award saluted his efforts to boost Gujarat’s economy and infrastructure through industrial fairs, book fair, check dams etc.
Rashtriya Utkrishtata Award
Dr. Kathiria received the Rashtriya Utkrishtata Award from Bharat Vikas Parishad in Delhi.
This national award applauded his tireless work across multiple spheres, ranging from health camps in remote areas to relief efforts during the 2001 earthquake, water conservation, environmental protection, and rural development etc.
Lifetime Achievement Award
His selfless devotion beyond just hospital duties earned Dr. Kathiria deep admiration from ordinary citizens and recognition from bodies like the Surgeons Association of India which honoured him with Lifetime Achievement Award by Dr. Chikhalia.
Centurion Blood Donor Award
Dr. Kathiria was honoured by the Red Cross Society with Centurion Blood Donor Award, a rare recognition given to those with over 100 voluntary donations. At present, he has achieved the milestone of donating blood 132 times.