Budhendra Kumar Jain
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B.K. Jain | |
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| Born | Budhendra Kumar Jain Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Ophthalmologist, Social Worker |
| Known for | Rural eye care services in Chitrakoot |
| Awards | Padma Shri 2025 |
Budhendra Kumar Jain is an Indian ophthalmologist and social worker, recognized for his efforts to expand affordable and quality eye care in rural India. He serves as the medical director of Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, a prominent eye hospital located in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh.[1][2]
Career and contributions
[edit]Jain has played a pivotal role in expanding the hospital's outreach and capacity, enabling thousands of cataract surgeries and eye-related treatments annually. His work has helped Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya become one of the leading institutions for community ophthalmology in India.[3][4]
Jain’s focus has been on making eye care accessible in remote and tribal areas, often organizing free eye camps and mobile outreach programs in underserved regions.[5]
Awards
[edit]In 2025, Jain was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, by the Government of India for his distinguished contributions to medicine, particularly in the field of ophthalmology and rural health services.[6][7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Padma Awards 2025: सादगुरु नेत्र अस्पताल के जनरल मेडिसिन स्पेशलिस्ट डॉ. बीके जैन को पद्मश्री" (in Hindi). Navbharat Times. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ Rao, Gullapalli N. (2023). "Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya Chitrakoot: A Living Example of Excellence in Eye Care". Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 71 (2): 327–329. doi:10.4103/IJO.IJO_106_23. PMC 10228970. PMID 36727312.
- ^ "Vision of Service: How Padma Shri Awardee Dr Budhendra Jain Changed Lives in Chitrakoot". NewsX. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards in Medicine: 2024-25 – 1 gets Padma Vibhushan, 1 gets Padma Bhushan, 8 conferred Padma Shri". Medical Dialogues. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Five from Madhya Pradesh feted with Padma Shri award 2025". Free Press Journal. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 Notification" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 Announced". Press Information Bureau. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025: Full list of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri winners". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.