It is with deep gratitude and humility that I accept the responsibility and honour of serving as the President of our esteemed Society. I sincerely thank all members for your continued trust and support. I step into this role with humility, determination, and a profound sense of responsibility to serve our community. Together, we embark on a journey to further strengthen the foundation of excellence that this Society stands upon.

For more than two decades, I have considered Indian Association of surgical Gastroenterology as my scientific home. From my first presentation at IASG Annual meeting to my years of contribution as  member  of executive Committees and more recently my service on as member of scientific program for years , I have seen firsthand how IASG fosters excellence. The organization’s core mission is —advancing discovery, supporting young surgeons and trainees at every stage, and advocating science—is deeply personal to me. It is a privilege to now help steer that mission forward.

My vision is to make our Society a vibrant, inclusive, and globally connected professional community—one that fosters innovation, mentorship, and collaboration across all levels of training and practice. We aim to enhance international partnerships that facilitate resident and student exchange, training opportunities, and travel fellowships within India and abroad.

We intend to expand accredited programs and structured mentoring pathways that support members even after completion of their M.Ch. training, enabling continuous career guidance and professional development. Our mission will also focus on building strong bridges between academia, industry, and emerging technologies to ensure our field evolves with the future of medicine.

Collaboration is  our weakness as a society at present and I wish to make it our  greatest strength. I encourage each member to contribute to multicentric research, co-authorship, and knowledge-sharing, helping elevate the Society’s academic presence both nationally and globally.

The outgoing president , Dr Subhash Gupta has taken great initiate to start international collaboration and we intend to expand it further Together, let us create an environment where learning never stops and mentorship thrives—ensuring that our Society continues to inspire excellence and compassion in every professional endeavour.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

Warm regards,

Dr Thakur Deen Yadav
President, IASG
PGIMER,
Chandigarh, India