Dr. Rathnamala M. Desai, National President of the Family Planning Association of India, is a distinguished obstetrician and gynaecologist with multiple gold medals in MBBS and MD. She has received prestigious awards, including the Vaidya Jeeva Ratna and a Lifetime Achievement Award from KSOGA. Dr. Desai serves as Country Coordinator for India at GFMER, Switzerland, contributing to medical education. Her career includes roles in government and charitable hospitals before becoming Principal at SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad. She is a life member of IMA, Hubli Dharwad Obstetrics and Gynaecological Association of India, and Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists. Dr. Desai's dedication to women's health and medical education is commendable.