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How This Doctor EXPOSED India’s ₹1000 Crore ORS Scam | Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh

Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/tbwi5MfmkwkTBMv49 In this episode of The Nachiket Bhatia Show, Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh joins Dr. Nachiket Bhatia to discuss India’s fake ORS scandal and the fight for medical ethics in pediatric care. Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh is a pediatrician, author, and educator who exposed one of India’s biggest fake ORS marketing scandals. For eight years, she has fought against companies mislabeling sugary drinks as medical ORS, misleading millions of parents across the country. With over 18 years of clinical experience and a degree from JIPMER, Puducherry, she has dedicated her career to preventive pediatrics and scientific parental education. What sets her apart is her fearless fight against medical misinformation and unethical corporate health marketing. To know more about Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsivaranja... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sivaranja... Youtube:    / @drsivaranjani   In this episode, Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh, a pediatrician, shares her eight-year fight against fake ORS drinks falsely marketed as medical rehydration products. She explains how these high-sugar “ORS” packs worsened diarrhoea in children and how she alerted FSSAI and CDSCO, later filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). She exposes regulatory gaps, pharma influence, and the ethical responsibility that drove her to protect pediatric care standards. We also discussed how companies obtained FSSAI licenses without inspections, allowing fake ORS products into hospitals and pharmacies. Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh highlights the silence of medical associations tied to pharma sponsors and stresses using WHO-recommended homemade ORS for safe dehydration management. Key discussion points: Misleading “ORS” labelling and FSSAI’s regulatory action. Clinical risks of high-sugar ORS drinks in children. Poor coordination between FSSAI and CDSCO. Influence of pharma sponsorships on medical ethics. Additionally, Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh discusses pharmacist misguidance, misleading “natural” health claims, and the need for ethical prescribing. She shares how she faced online threats yet continued her advocacy with courage and professional integrity. A must-watch for doctors, pediatricians, and medical students interested in medical ethics, rational prescribing, and India’s ₹1000-crore fake ORS scam. About the host: Dr. Nachiket Bhatia is an angel investor, 3x TEDx speaker, and motivational voice for India’s medical community. Recognized in Times 40 Under 40 and by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative CEOs in 2020, he mentors future doctors and supports healthcare startups across India. Follow Dr. Nachiket Bhatia: Instagram:   / dr.nachiketbhatia   LinkedIn:   / dr-nachiket-bhatia   X (Twitter): https://x.com/bhatia_nachiket Chapters: 00:00 – Trailer 00:54 – Intro 01:47 – How the Fake ORS Problem Started 03:59 – Letters to FSSAI & CDSCO 06:55 – Filing a PIL & Legal Battle 10:23 – Children Harmed by Fake ORS 13:20 – Public Support & FSSAI Action 18:50 – Corporate Pushback & Court Fight 23:52 – System Failures in Health Regulation 26:10 – Medical Associations’ Silence 29:44 – Corporate Pressure & Threats 32:19 – Awareness on Safe ORS Use 34:45 – Misleading Ads & Media Role 37:00 – Sugar Overload in Fake ORS 39:30 – FSSAI–CDSCO Reform Needed 44:50 – Misuse of “Natural” Health Claims 49:55 – Doctors’ Role in Patient Education 53:25 – Legal Journey & Pro Bono Support 57:45 – Facing Threats & Family Support 1:00:10 – Ethical Prescribing & Medical Education 1:03:15 – Pharma Influence on Doctors 1:09:29 – Ethics in Medicine