Hanumantha Rao Pasupuleti
Hanumantha Rao Pasupuleti | |
|---|---|
| Occupations | Paediatrician and social worker |
| Organization | Sweekaar Group |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2023) |
Hanumantha Rao Pasupuleti is an Indian paediatrician and social worker known for his contributions to developmental paediatrics, rehabilitation medicine, and psychology.[1] Rao is the founder of the Sweekaar Group.[2]
In 2023, he was conferred the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award in Delhi for his contribution in Medicine.[3][4][2]
Career
In 1977, Rao Pasupuleti established the 'Sweekaar Rehabilitation Centre' to help individuals and children with disabilities. It was later renamed the 'Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences. Under the umbrella of Sweekaar Academy, Rao established Institutes of Special Education, Speech and Audiology, and Mental Health to support individuals with disabilities.[2]
Awards
- 1994 : Received B.C. Roy National Award for Socio-Medical Relief for 1994 received from Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, former President of India on 9 November 1995[citation needed]
- 1996: Received the Man Of Asia Award in the field of handicapped welfare from the International Peace Foundation in London.[5]
- Received the Gem of India Award in recognition of his contributions to society in the medical field.[5]
- 2023: Awarded the Padma Shri in Delhi by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu in the field of Medicine.[6]
References
- ^ "Two from TS to receive Padma Bhushan, three to receive Padma Shri awards". Deccan Chronicle. 25 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Singh, Siddharth Kumar (26 January 2023). "Dr Hanumantha Rao Pasupuleti paved the way for disabled persons across the country". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X.
- ^ "Mulayam Singh Yadav, Sudha Murty among 106 Padma Award recipients | Full list". India Today.
- ^ "President approves conferment of 106 Padma Awards; check full list here". The Economic Times. 27 January 2023. ISSN 0013-0389.
- ^ a b "Hyderabad: Saviour for mentally retarded, physically disabled children". www.thehansindia.com. 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Five including Chinna Jeeyar from Telangana, Andhra receive Padma Awards". The Siasat Daily. 5 April 2023.