It is my privilege to welcome you to the INSHLT Conference 2025, being held in the historic city of Jaipur in the first week of October. As Chairman (Pulmonary), INSHLT Conference 2025, I am honored to be part of this significant event that brings together pioneers, experts, and young minds in the field of heart and lung transplantation. Lung transplantation is rapidly emerging as a critical need in India due to the rising burden of end-stage COPD, ILD, and bronchiectasis. With increasing exposure to air