Hyderabad, October 19, 2026: The Rotary Club of One Hyderabad (RC1H) was formally launched at a Charter Presentation Ceremony at The Leela, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, becoming the world’s second 100% Paul Harris Society (PHS) Rotary Club on its Charter Day.
RC1H achieved this distinction among 36,500 Rotary Clubs globally, including 4,800 in India, with all 27 founding members each contributing US$1,000 annually to The Rotary Foundation. The club’s total initial contribution amounted to US$61,000, presented in three cheques of US$10,000, US$25,000, and US$26,000 during the ceremony.
Hyderabad’s unique Rotary milestone
Both the world’s first and second 100% PHS Rotary Clubs now hail from Hyderabad, with RC1H following its sponsor, the Rotary Club of Lake District (RCLD), which achieved the distinction five years ago. RC1H operates under Rotary International District 3150 and is sponsored by RCLD, Moinabad.
Focus on water, sanitation and hygiene
The club has identified Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) as its primary focus for its first two years, aiming to support public health and sustainable community development. RC1H intends to back initiatives that improve access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and hygiene practices to prevent disease and enhance quality of life.
Leadership and inclusivity
The club’s office-bearers include President Neeraj Goenka, President-Elect Vishal Tibrewala, Vice President Shruti Mallpani, Secretary Rahul Mitra, and Treasurer Nitin Ganeriwal. Other key roles are held by Ayush Tulsyan (Joint Secretary), Niharika Nath (Membership Chair), Sushil Agarwal (Fellowship Chair), Pradeep Agarwal (Service Chair), Abhishek Nath (International Relations Chair), Shalini Modani (Vocational Chair), Madhvi Chandra (Education Chair), Ravi Reddy (Foundation Chair), Rigu Mittal (Sergeant-at-Arms), and Pooja Mitra (Image Director). Of the 27 members, 11 are women, reflecting the club’s commitment to diversity.
Charter ceremony and panel discussion
District Governor Uday Pilani administered the oaths of membership and office, presented insignia to the President and Secretary, and formally handed over the charter. The event also featured a panel discussion titled “Sanitation: A Super Vaccine,” with participation from senior government officials, development-sector representatives, and industry leaders.
District Governor Uday Pilani said the achievement of producing both the first and second 100% PHS Clubs was a source of pride for Rotary. President Neeraj Goenka outlined his focus on fostering emotional connection, intellectual enrichment, and a deeper sense of purpose among members.
The Rotary Foundation, the charitable arm of Rotary International, is known for its PolioPlus programme, which has contributed to a 99% reduction in polio cases worldwide through partnerships with UNICEF and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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