About Us

Welcome to the Pigmentary Disorders Society (PDS), India’s first premier organization dedicated to the study and treatment of pigmentary diseases. Founded in 2012 by a group of passionate dermatologists, PDS is a purely non-Governmental, non-profit, voluntary academic organisation aimed at propagation and knowledge and skill sharing on pigmentary disorders of the skin.

Our society brings together an expanding network of professionals and international members, committed to improving patient outcomes through education, collaboration, and innovation. We strive to elevate standards of care and foster a global exchange of ideas to better understand and manage pigmentary conditions.

Join us in our mission to enhance awareness, support research, and provide superior care for those affected by pigmentary disorders.

Pigmentary Disorders Society

Office Bearers

Founding chair/ President: Dr Rashmi Sarkar

Vice Presidents:

  • Dr Mala Bhalla
  • Dr Sonali Langar

Treasurer: Dr Surabhi Sinha

General Secretary: Dr Bhavesh Swarnkar

Joint Secretaries:

  • Dr Vivek Malhotra
  • Dr Anupam Das

Executive members:

  • Dr Richa Sharma
  • Dr Latika Arya
  • Dr Rohit Bansal
  • Dr Saloni Katoch
  • Dr Pallavi Ailawadi
  • Dr Indrashis Podder

PDS Academy

Chairperson: Dr. Surabhi Sinha

Convener: Dr. Indrashis Podder

Academy Members:

  • Dr. Soumya Jagadeesan
  • Dr. Pooja Arora Mrig
  • Dr. Anupam Das
  • Dr. Sunil K Gupta
  • Dr. Manju Daroach
  • Dr. Shreya Poddar
  • Dr. Priyadarshini Sahu
  • Dr. Ankita Tuknayat
  • Dr. Rashmi Sarkar (ex officio – President PDS)
  • Dr. Bhavesh Swarnkar (ex officio – Hony. Secretary PDS)
  • Dr. Sunil Dogra (Past Chairperson, PDS Academy)