*From Medical Service to Social Commitment… The Multifaceted Journey of Dr. Sonali Sarnobat*

From Medical Service to Social Commitment… The Multifaceted Journey of Dr. Sonali Sarnobat

Pragativahini News, Belagavi: Dr. Sonali Sarnobat is a multifaceted personality who has built a distinct identity in the medical profession while also making significant contributions through entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment and social service. Her continuous engagement with society and her commitment to helping the underprivileged, women, children and those in need reflect another important dimension of her personality.

For the past 22 years, she has been serving as a Consultant Homoeopath, combining her medical knowledge with various socially oriented initiatives.

Extensive Experience in the Medical Field

Dr. Sonali Sarnobat holds several academic qualifications, including BHMS, MD, CGO, CFN, MSc (Psychology) and PG (Hom-London). She has been providing medical services in Belagavi and Goa for the past 26 years.

She provides treatment through Kedar Clinic and Dr. Sarnobat Homoeopathic Clinic & Research Centre.

Her experience in the medical field has also found expression through her writing. She has contributed health-related articles to various newspapers. Her books, ‘Arogya Mantra’, ‘Smart City – Being Smart’ and ‘Diet & Me’, reflect her interest in health awareness and writing.

She has also been actively involved in organising health camps at various locations, providing healthcare services to people in Belagavi and surrounding areas while creating awareness about health and preventive care.

Entrepreneurship Alongside Medicine

Alongside her medical profession, Dr. Sonali Sarnobat has also established a presence in the entrepreneurial sector. She has been associated with several organisations and initiatives, including Brainways Career Academy, Inspire Career Institute, Swayambhu Essentials Pvt. Ltd., Herbasynth Medicare, Homeosmart Production House and Flowercure.com.

She is also the founder and current Chairperson of Niyathi Co-Op Society.

One of the key aspects of her entrepreneurial initiatives is the effort to create employment opportunities for women who have limited access to such opportunities. Around 50 women are employed across her two production units.

Social Service Through Niyathi Foundation

Niyathi Foundation serves as an important platform for Dr. Sonali Sarnobat’s social initiatives. The foundation has undertaken several programmes aimed at bringing positive change to the lives of children, women and vulnerable sections of society.

Through the ‘Mission No Suicide’ initiative, counselling and support are provided to people struggling with depression and suicidal tendencies, with the objective of helping them move from negativity towards a more positive outlook on life.

Similarly, the ‘Home Minister’ programme focuses on creating awareness among homemakers about health and legal rights, with the larger objective of encouraging women to become self-reliant and empowered.

Political Commitment and Organisational Skills

Dr. Sonali Sarnobat is an active and committed worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She has consistently participated in party programmes, agitations and protests, often working at the forefront.

She has also been actively involved in strengthening the party organisation at the grassroots level. During the previous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, she campaigned extensively in support of party candidates.

She maintains good relations with several senior leaders of the party and has served as the Secretary of the Karnataka BJP Mahila Morcha.

With her organisational experience and grassroots connect, she has been preparing herself to take up any responsibility or electoral opportunity that the party may entrust to her in the future.

A Helping Hand During the COVID-19 Pandemic

During the challenging COVID-19 period, Niyathi Foundation extended assistance to thousands of people in need.

Homoeopathic medicines were distributed to around one lakh families, while masks and sanitisers were provided to thousands of families. PPE kits were supplied to police personnel and various communities, and food grains were distributed among needy families.

During the lockdown, smartphones were provided to students who faced difficulties in continuing their online education. Scholarships were also extended to children from families that had lost their livelihoods, while grocery kits were distributed to families in need.

A Special Vision for the Development of Khanapur

Dr. Sonali Sarnobat has also focused on the problems faced by rural and backward areas of Khanapur taluk.

Her initiatives have included facilitating the supply of ration to remote villages, following up with concerned government departments regarding road and bridge-related issues, and establishing assistance centres to help people access government facilities such as ration cards, Aadhaar, Shramik Cards and widow pensions.

She has also worked towards encouraging sports activities and supporting development initiatives in rural areas.

For the future development of Khanapur, she identifies significant opportunities in areas such as tourism, organic farming, marketing of local products, skill development, food-processing units, sugar and ethanol production and other allied sectors.

Priority to Women’s Empowerment

Empowering women and helping them become financially independent remains one of the key objectives of her social initiatives.

She has undertaken various programmes to create awareness among women about healthcare, legal rights, skill development and economic independence.

Through direct interaction with women in rural areas, health awareness programmes, free medical check-up camps and women’s conventions, she has maintained continuous engagement with women and their concerns.

Service Towards Animal Welfare

During her tenure as a member of the Karnataka Animal Welfare Board, Dr. Sonali Sarnobat was involved in several initiatives related to animal welfare.

These included registration of pet shops and breeders, surveys of veterinary hospitals and private veterinary clinics, and arrangements for food and water for gaushalas and stray animals during the COVID-19 period.

A Distinct Identity Through Multifaceted Initiatives

Dr. Sonali Sarnobat’s journey extends across several fields — medicine, entrepreneurship, writing, social service and public engagement. Her work is not confined to a single profession or area.

“To flourish in a culture of growth and excellence and serve society” is the guiding philosophy behind her multifaceted activities.

Through medical service, she works towards better health; through entrepreneurship, she creates employment opportunities; through social service, she extends support to those in need; and through women’s empowerment, she strives to promote self-reliance.

This multifaceted journey has enabled Dr. Sonali Sarnobat to create a distinct social identity in Belagavi and the surrounding region.