Why Anand Mahindra called this Pune doctor an ‘angel of grace and generosity’

At a time when positive stories are rare and often buried under daily headlines, one heartwarming gesture from a Pune doctor has struck a chord on social media. Industrialist Anand Mahindra recently brought attention to a remarkable initiative led by Dr Ganesh Rakh, who has, for more than a decade, refused to charge any fee for the birth of a girl child at his hospital.“When angels are born, I don’t charge any fee”The story gained traction after D Prasanth Nair shared an incident on X, recounting the experience of a daily wage labourer whose wife underwent a caesarean delivery at Dr Rakh’s hospital. Expecting a heavy bill, the man was stunned when the doctor told him, “When angels are born, I don’t charge any fee.”Overwhelmed, the man reportedly fell at Dr Rakh’s feet and called him “God.” This was not a one-off case– Dr Rakh has made this practice a part of his regular work.Inspired by his mother, and driven by purposeDr Ganesh Rakh’s commitment to girl child births began with a promise to his mother, who had once told him, “Become a doctor and protect these angel girls.” Since then, he has stayed true to that advice, making it his mission to support families welcoming daughters into the world.For over ten years, he has carried out more than a thousand deliveries of baby girls– completely free of cost. Mahindra shares the story, calls it his #MondayMotivationSharing the story on X, Anand Mahindra wrote, “As a father of two daughters, I know twice over what it’s like when an angel is born in your house.

But this Doctor is also an angel. An angel of Grace and Generosity.”He added, “This post has reminded me that there is no more powerful way to start a week than by asking yourself how your goals and your work will positively impact your community. Doctor Ganesh Rakh is my #MondayMotivation.” Online reactions pour inThe post has gained lakhs of views, with people across social media praising Dr Rakh. One user commented, “Really heart-touching post, sir.

Great job, doctor sir.” Another wrote, “His story reminds us that kindness and courage can rewrite deeply entrenched social norms. Stay blessed indeed, Doctor.”Other responses included messages like, “Indeed, a daughter is a blessing,” and “Respect for people like him who have kept humanity alive.” Another user wrote, “Doctor Ganesh Rakh is my #MondayMotivation for blending skill with heart, making every workday a blessing for the community.”