Dr Ksh Kala bags Dr BR Ambedkar National Award 2023
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2023:
Dr Kshetrimayum Kala Singh was conferred with the Dr BR Ambedkar National Award 2023 during a ceremony held at KD Jadhav Wrestling Stadium, Indira Gandhi Arena New Delhi on December 3 .
As per a statement, Dr Kshetrimayum Kala Singh was given the award in recognition of his social work, especially in the field of healthcare.
Reportedly, Dr Kshetrimayum Kala has organised over 100 free medical camps in village areas, provided essential commodities to people living in Covid-19 containment zones and assistance to chronically ill patients, the elderly, disabled and conducted free health check-ups for conflict survivors at relief camps, among others.
Currently, he is working at Raj Medicity, North AOC and Public Hospital Hatta as cardio-vascular and thoracic surgeon.
He has received many other notable awards in the past including Seva Rathna National Award 2022, Corona Warrior Award 2022, Lifetime Achievement Award 2023, best CSI-North East Chapter President Award 2009, Distinguished Service Award 2006, Vijay Rattan Award 2002, Bharat Vikas Award 2001 among others.