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]
Hanumantha Rao Pasupuleti | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Paediatrician and social worker |
| Organization | Sweekaar Group |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2023) |
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
editIn 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
edit- 1994 : Received B.C. Roy National Award for Socio-Medical Relief for 1994 received from Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, former President of India on 9th November 1995
- 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
edit- ^ "Two from TS to receive Padma Bhushan, three to receive Padma Shri awards". Deccan Chronicle. January 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c Singh, Siddharth Kumar (2023-01-26). "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. 2023-01-27. ISSN 0013-0389.
- ^ a b "Hyderabad: Saviour for mentally retarded, physically disabled children". www.thehansindia.com. 2023-01-27.
- ^ "Five including Chinna Jeeyar from Telangana, Andhra receive Padma Awards". The Siasat Daily. 2023-04-05.