Dr. Satish Desai is a dynamic personality with several interests like sports, politics and social work. As a student he excelled in sports and has several awards and achievements to his credits. Working for social cause made him turn to politics where he has made a mark from himself. He has been continually serving the people with his various social endeavors.

A quick look at his achievements in sports, politics and his work as a social reformer.

• Chairman of the Reception Committee 83rd All India Marathi Literature Meet held at Pune in March 2010.
• Published “Majhe Punyabhushan” Diwali Ank for 5 years.
• Established “Punyabhushan Puraskar Awards” for outstanding Puneties and has been continuously hosting this function annually for more than 25 years.
• Tridal conceptualized the event of “Pahat Diwali”, and popularized the event all over the country with Dr. Satish Desai at its helm.
• Executive Chairman of “Pune Netraseva Pratishthan which the help of leading Ophthalmologists in Pune, have treated and operated people for the various Eye-ailments free of cost for the last 35 years.
• Former Deputy Mayor of Pune
• Recipient of the coveted “Shiv Chhatrapati Award” by Govt. of Maharashtra for Best Sportsperson of the year in the state.
• Recipient of “Paul Harris Fellowship” from Lions Club International and Rotary Club International.
• He has to his credit several articles in various local newspapers and magazines regarding Social / Cultural / Educational / Sports events, etc.
• President of All India Marathi Natya Parishad for 5 years.