Physician
Khushdeva Singh (1902–1985) was an Indian physician and social worker, known for his contributions towards the treatment of tuberculosis in India.[1] Born in Patiala in the Indian state of Punjab, he served at the Hardinge Sanatorium, Dharampur in Himachal Pradesh[2] for most of his service.[1] He was the founder of the Lepers' Welfare Society, Patiala for the rehabilitation of leprosy patients of the region.[3] Reports credit him as a humanist with a secular vision; he was known to have treated several Muslims during the Partition of India.[2][4][5] He is the author of the books In Dedication[6][7] and Love is Stronger Than Hate.[8] In 1957, the Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri, the fourth-highest Indian civilian award, for his service to the nation.[9] The Padma Shri Dr. Khushdeva Singh Hospital for Chest Diseases in Patiala is named after him.[10][11]
See also
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Themes in Indian History{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. VK Global Publications(2014). ISBN 9789350584248
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Revenge and Reconciliation{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Penguin Books India(1999). ISBN 9780140290455
- ↑ The Rotarian. The Rotarian({Template:Date).
- ↑ Insaniyat amidst insanity - Some recollections of 1947(16 October 2005). Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ↑ The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Yale University Press(2007). ISBN 9780300120783
- ↑ In Dedication - 1{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Jain Co. Booksellers, Patiala(1968)
- ↑ In Dedication - 2{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Guru Nanak Mission, Patiala(1974)
- ↑ Love is Stronger Than Hate: A Remembrance of 1947{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Guru Nanak Mission, Patiala(1973)
- ↑ Padma Shri. Padma Shri(2015). Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ Padma Shri Dr. Khushdeva Singh Hospital for Chest Diseases. Here.com(2015). Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ Isithackday. Isithackday(2015). Retrieved 3 April 2015.
Further reading
- Love is Stronger Than Hate: A Remembrance of 1947{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Guru Nanak Mission, Patiala(1973)
- In Dedication - 1{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Jain Co. Booksellers, Patiala(1968)
- In Dedication - 2{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Guru Nanak Mission, Patiala(1974)
External links
- The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Yale University Press(2007). ISBN 9780300120783
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