Mumbai, Jan 29: A landmark biography chronicling the life, vision, and enduring contributions of Dr. Girdhar Gyani—widely recognized as the “Quality Man of India”—was officially released on Friday evening at the AHPI Global Conclave in Mumbai. The event was attended by leading policymakers, healthcare administrators, clinicians, and industry stakeholders from across India.
Authored by senior healthcare leader and Amazon best-selling author Joydeep Dasgupta, the biography offers an in-depth account of Dr. Gyani’s extraordinary journey as a reformer, mentor, institution builder, and pioneer of healthcare quality and accreditation in India. It highlights his decades-long influence across public and private healthcare institutions, emphasizing his steadfast commitment to ethics, patient safety, and system-wide excellence.
The publication features a distinguished foreword by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group, and Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman of Narayana Health, underlining Dr. Gyani’s national and global impact on modern healthcare standards.
Speaking at the event, Dr. M. I. Sahadulla, National President of the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI), said,
“Dr. Gyani is a visionary quality leader and social reformer whose principles, integrity, and institution-building efforts have transformed healthcare quality practices and helped shape AHPI into India’s largest and most respected healthcare association.”
Mrs. Lata Gyani, wife of Dr. Gyani, was felicitated for her unwavering support, recognizing her vital role in his personal and professional journey. Dr. Joy Chakraborty, President of AHPI, along with Dr. H.K. Sale, Vice President of the AHPI Maharashtra Chapter, formally honoured Dr. Gyani with the Maharashtra Safa, acknowledging his unparalleled contributions to Indian healthcare.
Commenting on the release, Joydeep Dasgupta said,
“This book is not merely a biography; it is a living document of values, leadership, and resilience. Dr. Gyani’s journey demonstrates how perseverance, ethical conviction, and an uncompromising commitment to quality can influence institutions, policies, and mindsets across generations. His life offers powerful lessons for healthcare professionals, administrators, and policymakers striving to build systems rooted in integrity, compassion, and excellence.”
The session concluded with reflections from Dr. Sunil Khetarpal, Deputy Director General of AHPI, and personal anecdotes shared by Mr. Jitendra Lalwani, a close relative of Dr. Gyani, adding an emotional dimension to the evening.