The journey of Dr. Ujjwala Sakarkar, who has been contributing for the last 32 years in the promotion of Ayurveda, medical education, patient service and social work, is an example of dedication and social commitment. She is serving as Principal and Medical Superintendent at Dr. Rajendra Gode Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Center located in Amravati.
With 16 years of experience in college administration, his efforts have been to strengthen the academic quality, provide proper guidance to the students and promote the values of sensitivity and responsibility in medical care.
For them, Ayurveda is not only a medical system but also a medium to convey health related knowledge and lifestyle principles to the common people. An important aim of his work is to increase awareness of Ayurvedic treatment methods, diet and traditional health related ideas.
Practical knowledge and sensitivity to future physicians
Along with theoretical knowledge, practical skills and a sensitive approach towards patients are also essential in medical education. Dr. Sakarkar emphasizes on making students aware of these aspects, so that they can use their knowledge responsibly.
Her role as Principal and Medical Superintendent includes responsibilities related to hospital settings and patient care along with academic activities. He is striving towards improving the functioning of the institute by establishing coordination between education and medical administration.
Initiative for maternal and child health in Melghat
Not limiting medical services to the four walls of the hospital, Dr. Sakarkar has been participating in health-related activities for malnourished children and pregnant women in the tribal-dominated Melghat area for the last two years.
These efforts focus on increasing awareness of proper nutrition, essential medical care and maternal and child health. The aim of this type of initiative is to contribute to the delivery of health information and necessary support to communities where access to health services is an important issue.
Raising awareness about maternal and child health is not just a task for the medical system, but also an effort involving the participation of families and communities. Dr. Sakarkar’s social involvement reflects this broad vision.
Resolve to make women self-reliant
An important part of Dr. Ujjwala Sakarkar’s social work is associated with the Late Indirabai Manoharrao Charitable Trust. She has been serving as the chairperson of this trust established by her father for the last five years.
Sanskar classes for children are organized through the Trust. Along with this, efforts are made to economically empower abandoned, widowed and destitute women. The main objective behind this work is to encourage women to live a self-reliant life with confidence and to develop moral values in children.
This initiative gives importance to respect, self-confidence and self-reliance along with social support. Focusing together on the values of children and the economic self-reliance of women is important from the point of view of long-term development of the society.
Received honor for service
Dr. Ujjwala Sakarkar was honored as ‘Corona Warrior’ for her contribution to healthcare during the Corona pandemic. Apart from this, information has also been given that he will be honored with Dhanwantri Award on 23 September 2025.
These honors have been presented in recognition of his dedication towards medical service and social work. His work sees coordination of medical education, care of patients and active participation for the needy sections of the society.
An inspiring journey of service, values and self-reliance
Dr. Ujjwala Sakarkar’s journey of 32 years reflects a combination of medical experience, academic leadership and social commitment. She is contributing to the cause of society through advancing the knowledge of Ayurveda, inspiring students to become responsible practitioners, participating in maternal and child health related activities in Melghat and working for the empowerment of needy women.
His journey gives the message that the importance of medical service is not limited to treatment. Promoting education, awareness, social cooperation and self-reliance is also important for the health and development of the society.