Dr. Vallbhbhai Kathiria
M.S. (Surgery)
Presently working as Chairman Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog(National Cattle Commission ), New Delhi, since 2019. Founder Trustee Dhammaket Vipassana Center Rajkot, “Vipassana” Meditator for Spiritual Self Enlightenment.
Renowned Cancer Surgeon by Profession. Earned degree from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Dr Kathiria is a Centurion Blood Donor: blood donation for 127 times, till today.
Elected Member of Parliament-Lok Sabha ( 1996 - 2009 ) from Rajkot for 4 times; first-ever M.P. to win consecutively for 4 times since Independence.
Popularly known as “Check – Dam Sansad” for his exemplary work for the water conservation movement in Saurashtra.
Served as Minister of State in Hon’ble Atal Behari Vajpayee Government (1999 – 2004 ) as MoS Heavy Industries And Public Enterprise, HRD & Health and Family Welfare.
Served as Chairman of Gauseva & Gauchar Vikas Board Gujarat form 2010 to 2017.