World’s 1st Independent Center to improve the Quality of Life of Individuals with Cancer, Family Members
Empowering futures, one initiative at a time :
The Rising India Research
Foundation's projects-catalyzed significant transformation from 2024-2025,
fostering hope, resilience, and progress.
We recognized the need for prioritizing mental health and proper caregiving to the
individuals with Cancer.
Hence, We launched world's first Center for Psycho-Oncology partnered with
Texas
School of Mental Health as Cancer does not only affect the physical health but also
has a debilitating impact on the person affected by it and on the near ones.
Psycho-Oncology is a remarkable field, a Mental Health speciality field of medicine
that is associated with the individuals with cancer, family members & loved ones,
caregivers, volunteers & medical professionals. Psycho -Oncology combines principles
of psychology, psychiatry, oncology and supportive care and deals with
psychological, behavioural, social and emotional aspects of cancer diagnosis,
treatment and survivorship.
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Awareness programs on Mental Health

Awareness programs on Mental Health

An initiative to empower Parents having Only Daughters

An initiative that has saved over a million girls from getting aborted

An Initiative under Beti Bachao Beti Padho to create awareness among school and college students

A Marathi drama addressing the issues of Single Mother Parenting
Rising India Research Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit company, established in 2014, by Dr.Girish Lad . Our Organisation thrives towards acheiving several objectives by being committed towards women empowerment and Promoting mental health for all.
Our Fundamental objectives underlie empowering women that leads to the overall development of communities and the nation as a whole. To achieve this Primary objective Rising India has undertaken several initiatives and Research Projects and worked actively towards combating illegal sex determination practices and raising awareness about the repercussions of female Foeticide.
Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to women empowerment and breaking the silence around menopause and mental health.
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We established the world’s first Independent Center for Psycho-Oncology on July 2, 2023, in Pune, India.
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C Positive aims to shift this narrative by cultivating a mindset of hope, positivity, and resilience. This initiative not only challenges the stigma surrounding cancer but also provides tangible support to those on this difficult journey.
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The project aims at early detection of breast cancer for better chances of cure and creating awareness about home screening and preventative practices.
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This specialized program aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of psycho-oncology.
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This Cancer Caregiver Certification Program is designed to equip caregivers, family members, volunteers, and psycho-oncologists with the skills and knowledge.
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Support groups aim to empower professionals and caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to improve cancer care, promote early detection, and provide emotional and practical support to those affected.
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The Cancer Forum brings together like-minded organizations working on different aspects of cancer to collaborate and provide holistic support to all cancer stakeholders.
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August 24, 2025 – Mumbai, India
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July 13, 2025 – Pune, India
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July 13, 2025 – Pune, India
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3rd to 5th January 2025
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10th Nov. 2024
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