Bengaluru, June 30, 2025:
The Indian Medical Association (IMA), the world’s largest voluntary body of modern medicine practitioners, will celebrate Doctors’ Day on July 1 by honoring 14 distinguished doctors from across Karnataka for their exemplary contributions to the medical field and society.
Founded in 1928, the IMA has a nationwide membership of over 4 lakh doctors across 32 state branches, 686 districts, and 1,765 local branches. The Karnataka State Branch alone comprises 180 branches with over 31,000 members.
The association aims to promote medical knowledge, foster professional development, and engage with the community through various initiatives. These include continuous medical education, public health outreach programs such as “IMA Towards Schools,” “IMA Towards Soldiers,” and “IMA Towards Villages,” and the publication of educational handbooks in Kannada to spread awareness about common health issues.
Doctors’ Day is observed annually on July 1 in honor of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician, freedom fighter, and the former Chief Minister of West Bengal. A recipient of the Bharat Ratna, Dr. Roy was a personal physician to Mahatma Gandhi and played a pivotal role in shaping post-independence healthcare in India.
As part of this year’s celebrations, IMA Karnataka will recognize 14 doctors who have made significant contributions in their respective regions. Honorees include:
Doctors who brought modern medical care to remote villages like Ronad nearly six decades ago.
Practitioners who managed over 12,000 childbirths, including complex deliveries, in underserved areas such as Lingasugur — often without access to advanced facilities.
Veterans who have served the IMA for over 40 years.
Authors who have published more than 60 books spanning fiction, poetry, travel writing, and public health.
Physicians actively involved in social service and public education on health issues.
List of Awardees – 2025
1. Dr. Anupama H S – Kavalakki, Honnavar
2. Dr. Basavaraj V Kamballal – Gajendragad
3. Dr. C B Navadagi – Savadatti
4. Dr. Gopalakrishna Gupta – Mandya
5. Dr. H R Maheshwarappa – Bengaluru
6. Dr. K M Nayak – Raichur
7. Dr. K Ramachandra Kamath – Mangaluru
8. Dr. Nagaraja H – Shivamogga
9. Dr. Premalatha H L – Hassan
10. Dr. Rajendra Kumar – KGF
11. Dr. Janthakal Sharanappa – Yelahanka
12. Dr. Vanamala Hesarur – Lingasugur
13. Dr. Veena Bhat – Bhadravati
14. Dr. Y Parvatha Reddy – Ballari
The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Press Club of Bengaluru by:
Dr. Veerabhadrappa V. Chiniwalar, President, IMA Karnataka
Dr. Suriraju V., Honorary State Secretary
Dr. Madhushankar L., Honorary Joint Secretary
Through this annual tradition, the IMA continues to celebrate the spirit of selfless service and professional excellence among India’s medical fraternity.
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