Who We Are

The Celiac Society for Delhi (CSD), the first and only non-profit organisation has made it its mission to create awareness on early diagnosis and management of celiac disease.

Incorporated in May, 2006 under the patronship of Prof. M.K. Bhan, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology and formerly, professor at AIIMS in the Department of Pediatrics, the society brings together eminent practitioners in the field of medicine, education and the food industry.

The society is gravely concerned at the increasing prevalence of celiac diseases amongst Indians in recent years and has decided to launch Beat Celiac! – a 12-point prevention programme.

Our Vision

• Increase awareness about celiac disease and related conditions to patients and the public, health professionals, schools and food industry.
• Advocacy amongst policy makers such as WHO, ICMR, UNICEF and the food ministry.
• Facilitate early detection of the disease, finding newer and cheaper techniques.
• Encourage research (on prevalence, new treatments and management), through the establishment of research funds.
• Provide psychological support to families suffering from celiac disease by sharing of experience and success stories.
• Undertake programmes for providing financial assistance to poor and underprivileged people suffering from celiac disease.
• To identify alternate gluten-free grains from different parts of the world.
• Create special recipes and make available foods to provide optimum nutrition throughout life and minimise complications.
• Organise forums, case study presentations, lectures, workshops, seminars, national & international conferences and special events including food festivals and recipe competitions.
• Sensitisation of food manufacturers, hotels and restaurants. Working together and providing them with information on gluten content. Providing know-how and gluten-free alternatives to food handlers, restaurants, food facilities and airlines. Sensitising food industry for better labelling and full disclosure of all sources of gluten on packaging.
• Associate with other institutions nationally and globally engaged in similar activities.
• Mark December 4th as Celiac day and Dec 4-10 as Celiac Week.