Born in 30th November, 1954 in Kagvad – a small village near Rajkot District of Gujarat – Dr. Vallabh Kathiria, wears many hats and has been actively associated with political and social causes since childhood. Being a renowned cancer surgeon, he has been a true Indian at heart and has been a staunch supporter of Indian values, culture and traditions. He was brought up in a culture and society that infused in him the vital aspects of humanity – philanthropy, benevolence and altruism.