Indian Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation

Caring for people with OI in India

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Trustee

Archana Ravindra Palahalli

Being a person with OI did not stop Archana from establishing and successfully running a Montessori for over 17 years in Bangalore. After dedicating much of her adult life to molding children to be creative, confident, and compassionate individuals she decided to close the school in 2015. She realized that having OI did not stop her from leading an independent, fulfilling life and if she could do it, many more can do it too. With this context, she set out to establish IOIF. To empower individuals with OI to lead a life of positive contribution to the community. To empower them to fulfill their dreams is her dream!

Trustee

Mrs. Paranjyothi

Mrs. Paranjyothi is a dynamic and multi-talented senior citizen whose journey spans roles as a lecturer, engineer, entrepreneur, and above all, a passionate volunteer. She broke new ground in 1996 by launching Karnataka’s pioneering “Mobile Dosa Canteen,” offering 45 varieties of dosas in under 5 minutes and creating jobs for over 10 people — a feat recognized by the Rotary Club and BBC. Her entrepreneurial spirit has since empowered countless women through small-scale business workshops.

A dedicated advocate for child welfare, she collaborates with NGOs like Doctors For Seva to conduct health camps at schools and orphanages. As a Vijayanagar zone coordinator and Change Agent Fellowship recipient, she combats school dropouts by engaging directly with families, offering guidance and financial support, and even producing a short film, Munnudi, on the importance of education. Her creativity also shines through in a sustainable project repurposing old silk sarees into festive garments for underprivileged girls.

Her inclusive mindset and relentless service embody the spirit of the Indian Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (IOIF) — proving that age is no barrier to impact, and that empowering the vulnerable begins with empathy, action, and community.

Trustee

Dr. Abhishek S Bhasme

He is a young and dynamic paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon from Bengaluru. He is currently working as assistant professor at the department of paediatric Orthopedics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bengaluru. With over 7 years of experience in orthopaedics, his area of interests include paediatric bone infections, cerebral palsy, skeletal dysplasia and paediatric deformity correction. Also, he is involved in research and publication in his field of specialty. He has worked extensively for past 5years for the cause of child healthcare and its betterment. He has volunteered with various NGOs in conducting free screening camps in various districts of Karnataka. He is also working on honorary basis with the association of people with disabilities and the Indian Osteogenesis Imperfecta foundation. With a motto of healing with compassion and passion towards paediatric orthopedics he looks forward to making an impact in the field of child care. Affordable and the best healthcare for every child in India is his dream.

ADVISORY BOARD

DR. MADHAVI RAVINDRA

Pediatric Anesthesiologist