The Consulate General for the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago

Consul General Dr. Vidhya Gyan Tota-Maharaj

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Dr. Vidhya Gyan Tota-Maharaj is a Bishop Anstey High School Alumni.  After being granted a Government of India Scholarship she completed her MBBS at the Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi,

As a Medical Doctor, she rendered her expertise and served for over thirty-six (36) years in the Public Health Institutions of Trinidad and Tobago.  During this period she gained tremendous experience in several aspects of primary health care.  She spent well over twenty (20) years at the Caura Chest Hospital and thereafter served as District Medical Officer (DMO) at the St. George East County District.

During her distinguished career, Dr. Tota-Maharaj devoted a considerable amount of time to non-governmental and charitable organizations, such as  Women In Progress (Tacarigua), Indian Women’s Group of Trinidad and Tobago, the Hindu Women’s Organization (Past President). She also served as Vice President of the Inner Wheel of St. Augustine – (sister club of the Rotarians), El Dorado Shiv Mandir, Horticultural Society of Trinidad and Tobago and the Nrityanjali Dance Theatre.

In spite of a very demanding career, Dr. Tota-Maharaj, after being married to Mr. Tawari Tota-Maharaj, still found the time to nurture her four (4) children and ensured that she took an active part in their successful education.  She was an active member of the various Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) both at elementary and secondary levels.

On November 04, 2011 Dr. Tota-Maharaj assumed duty as Consul General for the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in Toronto, Canada. 

As Consul General, Dr. Tota-Maharaj hopes to establish a more cohesive diaspora with the intent to encourage new ideas and initiatives as well as improve the quality of service delivered to all nationals here in Toronto thus ensuring that Trinidad and Tobago is appropriately represented.  The wealth of experience acquired in the health sector and her participation in the non-governmental organizations has fashioned her into becoming more sensitized to the needs of the people and, as such, she operates an “open door” policy – where one and all are welcome to seek her assistance and guidance or call upon her as the need arises.  In keeping with the mandate of the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago – Dr. Vidhya Gyan Tota-Maharaj is here to serve the people!

January 18, 2012