Head office - Multiple Sclerosis Society of India

Head office MSSI

Name:

Multiple Sclerosis Society of India,

Registration no.518BCM/1985/GBBSD
(Under Societies Registration Act of 1860)

Registration no: 10721
(The Bombay Public Trusts Act of 1950)

Address:

MSSI Head Office :
Multiple Sclerosis Society of India
259, Seeta Sadan, Flat No. 2,
Gr. Flr., Opp.Gandhi Market,
Sion Hospital,
Sion ( West ),
Mumbai - 400 022,
India

National Email ID :

mss.allindia@yahoo.co.in

Help line Contact

Ms.Bipasha Gupta ( Hon Vice - President)
Mobile Number : 09312210645,
Landline Number : 91-11-41745069

Mr.Prasad    ( Hon Vice-President )
Mobile Number :   09900192625

Mrs. Sheela M. Chitnis   ( National Hon - Secretary)
Mobile Number : 09819054998
Landline Number : 91-22 -24376855

Office Bearers and Committee Members of the All India Governing Council:

Office Bearers:
1) Hon. President	: Mr. Firdose Vandrevala
Profile: He serves as Hon. President, Multiple Sclerosis Society of India. Widely acknowledged for his hands-on management style and ability to take a balanced view of strategic as well as operational issues, Mr.Vandrevala has a proven record in change management, and he brings further professionalism to the working of MSSI. He has been instrumental in creating awareness for the cause and providing invaluable support through CSR initiatives from leading corporate houses. As the past Chairman and Corporate Vice President, Motorola Inc. Firdose Vandrevala was responsible for realizing Motorola’s vision for the country. A long serving honorary Rotarian, Firdose Vandrevala continues his commitment to helping people live better lives and to making a positive difference. Firdose has held leadership positions with the Tata group, which he served for over 33 years. Prior to joining Motorola he was Chairman, Tata Teleservices. He has also held appointments at The Tata Power Company Limited as Managing Director; the Tata Iron & Steel Company Limited, as Deputy Managing Director. At the moment Mr. Firdose Vandrevala is the Chairman and Managing Director of Hirco Developments Pvt. Ltd Mr. Vandrevala was educated at the Xavier’s Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur from where he acquired a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management. An engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur he has attended several specialized and senior management training programmes at best-in-class institutions internationally: INSEAD, France and Harvard Business School, U.S.A. among others.
2) Hon.Vice President	: Ms. Bipasha Gupta(Delhi)
Profile: Bipasha Gupta (MS family) joined MSSI Delhi Chapter on request of Mrs.Rehmat Fazalbhoy and Mrs.Chitnis in April 2001 to lend a professional touch and strengthen MSSI-Delhi. Within six months of joining Multiple Sclerosis Society of India, on account of her dedicated involvement she became the Hon. Secretary of MSSI Delhi by unanimous consent of MSSI members. In 2003 she was nominated and elected for the honorary post of the All India Vice-President of the Governing Council of MSSI. She is the present Hon. Chairperson on MSSI-Delhi (2008-2011). She has to her credit establishment of MSSI Hyderabad Chapter; presently she is initiating the establishment of a Regional Support Group in Punjab, MS Youth Group –YMS which she hopes ultimately will catch on all over India. She is behind success of the popular “DAY CARE” Programme- “Quality of Life” for MS persons, the Home Care Project-“Sparsh”, Scholarship project-Vidya, mobilization of Funds, and a new Project- Creating Cheerful environment-“Prafful”, etc. She takes special interest in Creating Awareness, Fund raising, Home Visit in Delhi and all over North India and Home Physiotherapy Project. She has represented India through MSSI at: MSIF International Conference in Berlin-Germany in 2003, MSIF International Conference in Thessaloniki-Greece in 2005 and MSIF International Conference in Prague, Czech Republic in 2007
3) Hon.Vice President	: Mr.K. A. Prasad(Karnataka)
Profile: Mr. K. A. Prasad worked for 32 years with MICO in various capacities and retired as Divisional Manager (Internal Audit) in 2001. His contribution is immense, especially in streamlining the finances for Multiple Sclerosis Society of India-MSSI. His efficient and upright nature is a boon to the society. He is presently the Hon Vice President of MSSI Governing Council He has been the Hon. Treasurer of MSSI Governing Council from 2001 to 2003 and Hon Treasurer of Karnataka Chapter since 2003 till now. His contribution towards Ms Society is highly appreciated and his experience has been the guiding force in the revival of MS Society in Southern India.
4) Ntnl.Hon.Secretary	: Ms.Sheela Chitnis(Mumbai)
Profile: The founder, Jt. Hon. Secretary, Hon. Secretary from 1993 and National Coordinator from 1996 till to date, represents India as CEO on MSIF Board. She took over full management of MSSI, Mumbai as Hon. Secretary since 1985 and as National Coordinator from May 1994. Since then has introduced for Mumbai Chapter several projects on Patient Care- Free Home Physiotherapy, Free Annual Medical Camps , MS Walk for Fundraising & Public Awareness, Art Exhibition, Musical Concerts and Awareness at Public Places for MSSI Mumbai Chapter . At National front she organized and Introduced National Medical Seminars and workshops on MS Related Problems, Ms Nurse Project. Representation at International Forum : Since Multiple Sclerosis Society of India (MSSI) is affiliated to Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF), she as the Indian representative had the opportunity to attend and present papers at the following Multiple Sclerosis International Federation’s International Conferences and also in the Meetings of CEO Advisory Group: 1989 in Delhi Conference organized by MSSI. She also helped in organizing this Conference. 1999 in Stuttgart & Basel (combined) - attended. 2001 in Melbourne, Australia, - Conference & Meeting of CEO Advisory Group. 2001 in London on Advocacy-workshop by UK MS Society. 2003 April, in Munich – CEO Advisory Group. 2003 September, in Berlin – Presentation - “MS Society of India’s Valuable Projects”. 2004 London, – CEO Advisory Group. 2005 London, – CEO Advisory Group. 2006 in Manchester, U.K. as a speaker. 2007 she attended MS Living 2007 in Ireland. 2007 she attended MS Conference 2007 in Prague, Czech Republic.
5) Ntnl.Hon.Jt.Secretary	: Ms.Meenakshi Bhujwala(Delhi)
Profile: Meenakshi Bhujwala (MS Family) has been working as a volunteer with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of India for the last ten years. Presently she is the National Hon Jt.Secretary -All India Governing Council-MSSI (2006-2009) and Hon. Secretary of the Delhi Chapter (2008-20011). She has worked with dedication as a Hon Chairperson (2002-2005) and Hon. Treasurer (2005-2008) for the Delhi Chapter. Meenakshi has 20-year experience in the corporate sector, and has used her strengths in playing a major role in professionalizing the working environment, and towards the development & growth of the Society. She shares the credit of institutionalizing the key projects of the Delhi Chapter, including the Day Care Programme, Scholarship Fund-Vidya, Home Visit Project-Sparsh, Income Generation through Self Employment: Swayam, and a new Project Creating Cheerful environment-“Prafful” and .MSSI-Delhi- Nurse Project. Presently she is initiating the establishment of a Regional Support Group in Punjab and MS, Care Givers Club. She being deeply involved with MSSI represented Indian Multiple Sclerosis Society at: MSIF International Conference in Berlin in 2003 and MSIF International Conference in Thessaloniki-Greece in 2005
6) Ntnl.Hon.Treasurer	: Mr. Mukund Bhide(Mumbai)
Profile: Mr.Mukund Bhide is the National Hon Treasurer of the MSSI Head Office and a resident of Mumbai. He has a basic degree in Economics & Computer software from St. Xavier College, Mumbai and a post graduate MBA degree in Finance from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management studies, Mumbai. He has over 20 years of extensive experience in application software development in areas of Finance, Banking, and Wealth Management & Insurance fields across domestic & international clients .He is widely traveled across the globe for business and pleasure and has interests in music and reading .He is truly an accomplished person in his own little way. He is also associated with reputed management schools in Mumbai building up careers of budding MBA’s and associated with several NGO and Trusts in various capacities. Mr.Bhide is himself an MSP since 1993.
7) Ntnl Hon.Jt.Treasurer	: Ms.Ann Gonsalves(Chennai)
Profile: Mrs. Ann Gonsalvoz She has been the Past Treasurer of YMCA, Past President and Treasurer- Zonta International, Past Treasurer of Swallows in India, Ideas for Women –NGO and Forum of A I Woman and is now a Trustee for Zonta resource Centre-A home for HIV Positive Women. At the moment she is the Hon. Treasurer of MSSI Tamil Nadu Chapter and Hon Joint Treasurer of MSSI Governing Council. She is actively involved in the day to day running of MS Society Chennai Chapter.

Hon. Committee Members

1) Mrs.Alo Ray	Kolkata
2) Mr. J.P. Banerjee	Pune
3) Mrs.S. Lalitha	Bangalore
4) Mrs.Anita Vesuvala	Mumbai
6) Mr.Afsaneh Randeria	Mumbai
7) Mrs.Meena Gupta	Hyderabad

Brief history

Founders’ Names	Mr. A. H.Tobaccowala, Mr. F. A. Fazalbhoy, Mr. K. N.Randeria, Mrs. R. S. Fazalbhoy, Mrs. Sheela Chitnis, Mr. A.J.Jogelkar ,Major Sharan
Date of launch:	26th July 1985
Number of Patients registered with MSSI :	Approximately 3000
Approximate number of patients nationwide :	30000 – 40000

Brief History of the HEAD OFFICE:

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of India is a registered voluntary, non-profit organization working for the welfare of persons affected by Multiple Sclerosis. The Society is a member of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation-MSIF based in London, UK. MSSI works in co-operation with 42 other member countries of MSIF, thereby working in collaboration with similar organization all over the world

Multiple Sclerosis Society of India was established on the 26th of July 1985 by founder members Mrs. Rehmut S. Fazalbhoy and Mr. A. H.Tobaccowala , former Chairman , Voltas India. Mrs. Rehmut Fazalbhoy is a renowned Social Worker and a recipient of the Jamnalal Bajaj Award. She has devoted many years of selfless service to the cause of MS, and has been one of our pioneers.

MS Society was also co-founded by Mrs. Sheela Chitnis, Mr. K. N.Randeria, , Mr. A.J. Joglekar and Major Sharan. They all gathered together to promote the welfare of MS persons in India, to rehabilitate, help, propagate the cause and enlighten the public. Since 1985 the Society has grown a lot, serving Multiple Sclerosis persons through its 8 Chapters throughout India.

Past Presidents who have contributed to the growth of MSSI include:

Mr AH Tobaccowala (Voltas India)	1985-1993
Mr JS Pasricha (MICO Bosch )	1993-1998
Mr Ashok Wadhwa (Arthur Anderson)	1998-1999
Mr. NS Rao (Pest control of India)	1999-2000
Mr JL Pasricha (MICO Bosch )	2000-2003

(As the President Mr. J.L. Pasricha actively participated in the working and consolidation of several Chapters of MSSI. He continues to help MSSI Activities and Patient Care Projects through his association with various corporate houses.)

Present President:
Mr. Firdose Vandrevala (CEO Hiranandani Group)) 2003-06, 2006-09

President Emeritus: – Mr AH Tobaccowala,
One of the Founders of MSSI and former Chairman of Voltas India, he has also served on the Board of the International Federation of Multiple Sclerosis Societies (now MSIF). At the formatting years, he extended his unwavering and generous support to MSSI through Voltas. He still takes interest in the activities of MSSI.

MSSI Chapters throughout India :
• Mumbai Chapter	Established on 26th July 1985 Founders Mr. A.H. Tobaccowala, Mrs. Rehmut Fazalbhoy Mr. K.N. Randeria & Mrs. Sheela Chitnis
• Karnataka Chapter	Established in 1987 Founder Mr. M. L. Pasricha
• Mumbai Chapter	Established on 26th July 1985 Founders Mr. A.H. Tobaccowala, Mrs. Rehmut Fazalbhoy Mr. K.N. Randeria & Mrs. Sheela Chitnis
• Pune Chapter	Established on 25th July 1989 Founder Mrs. Rehmut Fazalbhoy, Mrs. Mini Grant and Mrs. Rati Ginwala
• Delhi Chapter	Established on 25th Oct 1989 Founders Mrs. Rehmut Fazalbhoy,Mrs. Aruna Dalmia, Mrs.Sheela Thadani Chauhan &,Mrs.Mohini Giri
• Tamil Nadu Chapter	Established in Sept 1997 Founder Mrs. Devi Bala, Dolly Khanna.
• Kolkata Chapter	Established in 1998 Founder Mr. Rusi Gimmi
• Kerala Chapter	Established on 31st May 2000 Founders Mrs. Sheela Chitnis, Dr.C.P.Aboobacker, Dr.Kunhahammed Kutty, Dr.A.S Girija
• Hyderabad Chapter	Established on 4th September 2005 Founder Mrs. Bipasha Gupta.

MSSI began with Mr. Cowsey Randeria as the first MSP (Multiple Scelerosis Patient ) registered with it. Mr. Mukund Chitnis and Mr. Rusi Patel were also among the first few MSP’s. It is estimated that there are presently over 50,000 MS persons throughout India, out of 2.5 million MS persons worldwide. Out of these approximately 3000 are registered with the MSSI and its various Chapters throughout the country. Today, The MSSI Head Office in Mumbai takes care of the overall administration and organization, and oversees the co-ordination between all the Chapters.

Activities

Activities of HEAD OFFICE:

The Governing Council consists of elected Office Bearers and nominated members who represent the eight chapters and assists activities to develop or execute any national level projects, services or programmes. The Honorary President of the Governing Council is generally a very senior person selected and invited from the Corporate Sector.

Each Chapter is registered under the appropriate state legislation, has office bearers and an elected managing committee with a 3-year term. The Chapters work under the general guidance & support of the Governing Council and are accountable to it. Each of MSSI’s national projects is supported according to the decision of the Governing Council.

AGM is held by rotation at different Chapters. Governing Council Meetings, National Audit are a regular activity. Our national projects include MS Nurse Project, MS Counseling Project and MS Home Physiotherapy Project is on anvil. Head Office is also responsible for establishment of Chapters and regional support groups so as to reach out to all MSPs and families in India.

The Head Office organizes International-training sessions, investigates, collects, collates, maintains and disseminates information and statistical data about MS and MS persons in India for Indian and International MS studies. MSSI participates in International Seminars and Conferences, making the Indian presence felt through presentations and talks at international forums.

With the help of Governing Council Members MSSI Head Office look into overall Administration, organizational work and co ordination between all the eight chapters in India.

Head Office guides MSSI Chapters to aim at deterrence of MS at 3 levels:

Primary Level: - At primary level, the focus is an early identification. This will be achieved through awareness programs (Bringing out booklets on disease aspects, Media coverage etc.)
Secondary Level: - The secondary level concentrates on early treatment, various interventions which help in arresting the progression of the disease.
Tertiary Level: - At tertiary level we rehabilitate the affected persons and support the family. As the damage is already done, we try our best to put him back into the main stream. Provide wheelchairs, Medical reimbursements and also engage him / her in a job etc.

Objective:

Towards early identification of the new cases of MS persons all over India.
Design MS interventions to reach people early more effectively in terms of their strategic and immediate needs
To create awareness by way of developing and showing video clippings and brochures for effective managing cures.

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