The Rotary Club of Salt Lake Metropolitan Kolkata, the Rotary Club of Central Calcutta, and the Rotary Club of Green & Putnam Counties, along with international Rotary clubs and Alliance for Smiles, have initiated Project Muskaan, a humanitarian effort aimed at delivering cleft lip surgeries and restoring smiles, confidence, and hope to children in need.

The initiative was graced by Rtn. Anirudha Roychowdhary, Past Rotary International Director, Rtn. Tapas Bhattacharya, District Governor 2026-27; Rtn. Bratindo Mullick, District Governor Nominee, and Rtn. Binod Khaitan, DGSC.

Dr. Aruna Tatia, Past President of the Rotary Club of Salt Lake Metropolitan Kolkata, said, “Project Muskaan is not just about surgery; it is about restoring trust, self-worth and optimism. Every child deserves the opportunity to smile without hesitation, and through the combined efforts of Rotary and our medical partners, we hope to make that a reality”.

The project unites Rotary clubs from India and abroad, alongside medical and community partners, to provide corrective surgical care for children with cleft conditions.

Rtn. Utpal Majumdar, Rtn. Scaria Jose, Rtn. PDG Tina Finchlin and Mr. S.V.S. Seksaria, President, S.V.S. Marwari Hospital, were also associated with the initiative.

Guided by the principle “ Gift a Smile, Save a Life”, Project Muskaan aims to transform lives through the integration of healthcare, compassion, and Rotary’s dedication to humanitarian service.

Priyanka Dutta