Dr Shekhar Salkar

01/02/2026

"Wishing Shirodkar's Eye Care by Dr Rohit Shirodkar a grand success! Congratulations on the opening of your new venture in Bicholim, Goa! May your commitment to eye care bring clarity and vision to the community.
You will be fulfilling the wishes of your grandfather shri Premnath shirodkar !
Congratulations to your family and Best wishes to you!

01/02/2026

What an extraordinary tribute to unsung heroes! Shri Soma, Satish, your selfless service at the crematorium, especially during the trying COVID-19 times, is a shining example of compassion and dedication. You went above and beyond, caring for the departed with dignity and respect when families couldn't be there. Your noble work touches hearts!

Not to forget the contribution of past chairperson shri kundan falari .

Rightly felicitated by Union Minister Shri Shripad Naik and Hon. MLA Dr. Shetye for your invaluable service!

God bless u both for ur invaluable service for the dead n departed souls!

01/02/2026

What a wonderful gesture! Suresh, Anil, and Rajnikant Lawandis' family donation of land for a crematorium (smashanbhumi) in Bicholim is truly commendable. Kudos to them for this noble act! They were felicitated by Central State Minister Shri Shripad Naik and Hon. MLA Dr. Shetye, present on the occasion were chairperson of Bicholim Muncipality Shri Vijaykumar Natekar , ms deepa pal deputy chairperson, chief officer and other Counceller among others, for their selfless contribution.

31/01/2026

_IMA Bicholim Branch Hosts “Training sessions for early detection of children with special needs for KG teachers” -
Bicholim, Goa 30/01/26
- The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bicholim Branch organized an awareness program for KG teachers in Bicholim taluka, aligning with Goa IMA's theme *"Embracing Neurodiversity: Together We Care, Connect & Champion"*. Over 45 Kg teachers n doctors participated in the event held at Hirabai Zantye Mini Hall.

The program focused on early identification and support for children with special needs, aiming to mainstream them effectively.
Dr. Chandrakant Shetye, Honourable MLA of Bicholim, inaugurated the session.

Dr. Shetye stated, _"Empowering teachers with the right knowledge to identify and support children with special needs is a step towards building an inclusive society. I commend IMA Bicholim for this noble effort."_

Dr. Anup Netravalkar from Sangath emphasized, _"Early detection and collaborative efforts between doctors and teachers are crucial for the holistic development of children with neurodevelopmental challenges. This program will empower educators to provide timely identification of such children and support them”
Dr. Salkar Shekhar President of Ima Bicholim Branch added, _"Our goal is to create awareness about autism spectrum disorders and equip KG teachers with tools to identify signs early, ensuring every child gets appropriate care and inclusion in mainstream education."_

The IMA Bicholim Branch plans to conduct follow-up workshops to sustain the impact of the initiative after studying teachers pre n post session feedback.
Present on the occasion was Ms Leena Kalangutkar ADEI Bicholim Taluka who gave opening remarks and asked teachers to take advantage of such sessions for the betterment of the society.
Others present were Ms Shwetha Kamat,
Ms Anushree Pednekar ,Ms Prasunsha Haldankar
Mr Mahesh Gurav from
Sangath Ngo, Dr Medha Salkar past president Ima goa state, and Dr Kashish patnekar.

30/01/2026

*Dr Shekhar Salkar counselled children on prudant use of Mobile phones*

In a heartwarming display of community service, the Lions Club of Tivim, in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association Bicholim Branch, Lions Club of Mapusa Elite, and the Ophthalmic Cell of Directorate of Health Service Panaji-Goa, brought the blessings of clear vision to the children and residents of Sisters Adorers Navajyothi Rehabilitation Centre, Tivim Madel.

Under the expert guidance of Dr. Medha Salkar, State Program Officer, and Dr. Shekhar Salkar, President of IMA Bicholim Branch, a team of dedicated professionals, including Ophthalmic Assistant Yuvek Yuvraj Ghadi and Vibhali Mandrekar, tenderly examined the eyes of 50 patients, 27 of whom were children, shining a light on the path to better eye health. The camp also offered screenings for Glaucoma, a silent thief of sight, and gifted the beneficiaries with free spectacles by ophthalmic cell of Directorate of health services opening windows to a brighter world.

The event was graced with words of wisdom from Vibhali Mandrekar, who shared valuable insights on conjunctivitis prevention, and Dr. Salkar, who wisely counselled on the prudent use of mobile phones to safeguard eyes, neck, and fingers alike. Adv. Deepak Tilve eloquently expressed gratitude to all, weaving a thread of appreciation around the gathering.

Camp Report
Total patients 50
27 children

Glasses given 7
Children 2
Presbyope 5

Referred for
Diabetes fundus one

17 patients were screened for glaucoma
Eye pressure was normal for all patients

The occasion was brightened by the presence of esteemed members, including Jyotsna Tilve, Adv. Deepak Tilve, Adv. Vilas Parab, Prashant Chanekar, and Sharmila Chanekar, as well as Lion Napolean DeSouza and Lion Anil Fernandes of Lions Club of Mapusa Elite, all united in their commitment to serving the community.

Adv Dipak Tilve
President
Lions Club of Thivim

26/01/2026

https://x.com/dr_salkar/status/2015614646884220977?s=48&t=8ssECWDA2RS75iqGecWVVg

24/01/2026

The future of integrative oncology in India looks promising, with experts like Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, Dr. Rajendra Badwe, Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Dr Sujata Kadam Dean AIIA and Dr. Bendale advocating for a blend of modern oncology and traditional systems like Ayurveda and Yoga.Integrative oncology combines the best of conventional treatments with evidence-based complementary therapies to improve patient outcomes. This approach has shown potential in reducing treatment-related toxicity, improving quality of life, and enhancing survival rates !

24/01/2026

The future of integrative oncology in India looks promising, with experts like Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, Dr. Rajendra Badwe, Dr. Shekhar Salkar, dr Sujata kadam dean AIIA and Dr. Bendale advocating for a blend of modern oncology and traditional systems like Ayurveda and Yoga.

Integrative oncology combines the best of conventional treatments with evidence-based complementary therapies to improve patient outcomes. This approach has shown potential in reducing treatment-related toxicity, improving quality of life, and enhancing survival rates !

20/01/2026

Dr shekhar salkar President of Ima Bicholim for the year 2026 announced that this year the branch will focus on creating awareness among KG teachers and parents to identify special children’s needs as early as possible. This initiative aims to help bring these children into the mainstream and provide training to develop their unique skills!

20/01/2026

*Installation of Indian Medical Association Bicholim Branch for 2026*

The new committee of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bicholim Branch for the year 2026 was installed on 20th January 2026 by senior IMA Bicholim member Dr. Pradip Padwal.

*New Committee:*
- *President:* Dr. Shekhar Salkar
- *Secretary:* Dr. Vikas Shirodkar
- *Treasurer:* Dr. Sanjay Bandekar
- *State Representative:* Dr. Dinesh Amonkar
- *Council Representative:* Dr. Pradip Padwal
- *Representative to DMC:* Dr. Kalpana Chodankar
- *Coles Coordinator:* Dr. Punam Bandodkar

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Shekhar Salkar thanked all IMA Bicholim members for electing his team unopposed for the third consecutive time.

*He announced that this year the branch will focus on creating awareness among KG teachers and parents to identify special needs in children as early as possible. This initiative aims to help bring these children into the mainstream and provide training to develop their unique skills*

*Dr. Vikas Shirodkar*
Hon. Secretary, IMA Bicholim Branch

19/01/2026