Respected Teachers, Senior Colleagues, and Dear Friends, Please accept my heartfelt greetings and gratitude for entrusting me with the responsibility of serving as Secretary of the Central Zone of the Indian Orthopaedic Association . I feel honoured and blessed to express my sincerest thanks to all of you for placing your trust in me. The Central Zone IOA represents the strong and unified voice of members from five states of India. With the support of the entire organization and the blessings of our teachers and seniors, I express my deep commitment to this esteemed association. I will remain dedicated to enhancing academic standards and promoting the welfare of our members. With everyone’s support, I aim to make the Central Zone more meaningful and accountable to its members. My vision includes introducing new fellowships and training opportunities for budding orthopods and practicing fellow professionals. I urge member states to identify centers of excellence and create such opportunities in each state. I appeal to all members to support my team under the able leadership of our President, Dr. Sanjay Dhawan, in reshaping the image of the Central Zone on the national stage. Long live the Central Zone of the IOA! Long live the IOA! With sincere regards and best wishes Dr Peeyush Chansouria