President, Kasturba Health Society since May 2024.

President, Kasturba Health Society since May 2024. Shri PL Tapdiya is a tax titan. Professionally a chartered accountant, Shri Tapdiya is associated with Kasturba Health Society for almost six decades. Assertive and authoritarian, Shri Tapdiya has brought technical competence, strategic decisions and professional skills to Sevagram. Famous for his phenomenal power of concentration, memory and enterprising, his financial planning, initiative and strategic thinking has led to the sustainable growth of the institute. He earned Dr Sushila Nayar's approving nod even before MGIMS was born and not only has worked with diverse people on campus- nurturing many of them - but also has built the institute - almost brick by brick. He has used his financial expertise and talent to ensure that the institute sustains a sound financial health. Shri Tapdiya is also associated with activities outside the immediate sphere of his work - several social and educational organizations in Wardha