As we step into the IAP Mumbai year 2026–27, I do so with gratitude, humility, and a clear vision for the tenure ahead.

Our guiding principle this tenure is simple yet powerful — to work at every level for child health.

🔹 Strengthening the Foundation
We aim to focus on capacity building by training nursing staff and healthcare workers in small maternity homes.

🔹 Reaching Children Where They Grow
Through school-based projects, engage children beyond academics — focusing on life skills and emotional quotient.

🔹 Learning Together, Growing Together
• Bimonthly case-based discussions, guided by our respected senior mentors.
• Quarterly academic sessions for postgraduates, addressing the less-discussed yet commonly encountered issues in daily pediatric practice.

🔹 Coming Together as a Community
We aspire to organize an annual conference with maximum member participation, possibly “AWESOME” format.

And for members will also include over the year
🎭 Cultural activities
🏏 Sports competitions
— fostering bonding within our vibrant IAP Mumbai family.

This vision can only transform into reality with the active involvement, enthusiasm, and support of each and every member. I warmly invite your partnership and participation as we work together to turn this vision into meaningful action for our children and our fraternity.

Looking forward to a year of learning, collaboration, and joyful togetherness.

Yours truly,

Dr Dr Rajesh Kasla,
President IAP Mumbai,
2026