Neeti Gopendra BhattOrlando, Florida | 2026. Two Indian physician sisters, Dr. Smita Joshi and Dr. Shuklaben Rawal, have been honored with the prestigious *Bharat Seva Samman Award* in recognition of their remarkable efforts over the past eight years to raise public awareness and advocate for the screening, timely detection, improved management, and effective health policy regarding Type-1 diabetes in children in India.The award was presented during a ceremony organized by the BMCAA Convention Committee at the Gujarati Indian Physicians Convention (GPC) 2026, held at the Hilton in Orlando, Florida. This honor, bestowed upon them at such a prestigious medical forum, is seen as significant recognition of their ongoing work toward securing better healthcare services and effective health policies for children affected by Type-1 diabetes and their families in India.Residing in Visnagar—near Vadnagar, the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi—Dr. Smita Joshi and Dr. Shuklaben Rawal have been tirelessly working for the past eight years to raise awareness about Type-1 diabetes both in India and abroad. Their efforts focus on timely screening and proper management for children, as well as advocating for the inclusion of this issue in the Central Government's health policy. Their objective extends beyond mere medical treatment; they aim to provide children and their families with timely information, essential healthcare services, and the prospect of a better quality of life.Upon receiving the prestigious *Bharat Seva Samman Award*, both physicians expressed their gratitude to the GPC-2026 Chairman and the entire organizing committee. They stated that this honor is not merely a personal achievement but is dedicated to the children living with Type-1 diabetes in India and their families.They added that this recognition has further strengthened their resolve. Their efforts towards ensuring a better future for children affected by Type-1 diabetes in India—focusing on awareness, early detection, appropriate treatment, and effective health policies—will continue unabated. Both doctors expressed their gratitude to their colleagues, well-wishers, and everyone associated with this mission. They remarked, "Blessings matter." Every blessing, gesture of support, and word of encouragement received along this journey has played an equally vital role in the mission's success.It is noteworthy that the Gujarati Indian Physicians Convention is a premier gathering of physicians of Gujarati origin practicing in the United States. Being honored with the "Bharat Seva Samman Award" on such a prestigious international platform is a matter of pride not only for Dr. Smita Joshi and Dr. Shuklaben Rawal but also for the ongoing public awareness initiatives regarding child health and Type-1 diabetes in India.On this occasion, both doctors reaffirmed their commitment to continuing their journey of service—dedicated to providing better healthcare facilities for children affected by Type-1 diabetes and their families, and to strengthening effective policies and awareness regarding this condition in India.