Bihar's Padma Shri Nephrologist Commits to Selfless Service
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Synopsis
Dr. Hemant Kumar, a Bihar-based nephrologist, has been awarded the Padma Shri. He has dedicated 35 years to serving patients selflessly and aims to continue his work in preventing kidney diseases.
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Hemant Kumar has been honored with the Padma Shri award.
- He has dedicated 35 years to nephrology.
- His service is characterized by selflessness.
- He aims to discover ways to prevent kidney diseases.
- He has treated patients as family members.
Patna, Jan 26 (NationPress) Bihar-based nephrologist Dr. Hemant Kumar, honored with the Padma Shri award, has expressed his joy over this recognition, affirming his commitment to serve the community selflessly as he has for the past 35 years.
In a conversation with IANS, the 65-year-old Dr. Hemant Kumar stated on Sunday: "I have dedicated myself to the nephrology field for a long time—35 years to be exact. Throughout my career, I have treated patients without any selfish motives. This commitment is why I have been awarded the Padma Award."
He added, "This is a moment of great pride for me, and I sincerely thank both the Government of India and the Bihar government."
Dr. Hemant Kumar emphasized, "My work has always been selfless, not driven by the desire for accolades. From the start, my goal has been to discover methods to prevent kidney ailments. I will persist in my efforts to contribute positively to society."
For the last 35 years, Dr. Hemant Kumar has been a pillar of medical service in Bihar.
He initiated his journey at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Patna and has held significant roles in numerous hospitals across the state capital.
Dr. Hemant Kumar is renowned for treating individuals not merely as patients but as members of his own family.
The Padma Awards 2025 list, released on Saturday, features 139 honorees.
Other notable personalities from Bihar who received accolades include Sharda Sinha, Sushil Modi, Acharya Kishore Kunal, Bhim Singh Bhavesh, Nirmala Devi, and Vijay Nityanand Surishwar Maharaj.
On the eve of the 76th Republic Day, the Central government announced the prestigious Padma Awards, which are among the highest civilian honors in the nation.
A total of 139 individuals have been acknowledged for their outstanding service in various sectors, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature, education, sports, and civil services.
These esteemed awards are presented by the President during ceremonial events at Rashtrapati Bhawan, typically taking place around March or April each year.
