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]
Khushdeva Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | Treatment of tuberculosis |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b Raghunath Rai (2014). Themes in Indian History. VK Global Publications. ISBN 9789350584248.
- ^ a b Rajmohan Gandhi (1999). Revenge and Reconciliation. Penguin Books India. p. 463. ISBN 9780140290455.
- ^ Rotary International (April 1965). "The Rotarian". The Rotarian. 106 (4): 72. ISSN 0035-838X.
- ^ "Insaniyat amidst insanity - Some recollections of 1947". The Tribune. India. 16 October 2005. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ^ Yasmin Khan (2007). The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan. Yale University Press. p. 251. ISBN 9780300120783.
Dr. Khushdeva Singh.
- ^ Khushdeva Singh, Dr. (1968). In Dedication - 1. Jain Co. Booksellers, Patiala. p. 76.
- ^ Khushdeva Singh, Dr. (1974). In Dedication - 2. Guru Nanak Mission, Patiala. p. 92.
- ^ Khushdeva Singh (1973). Love is Stronger Than Hate: A Remembrance of 1947. Guru Nanak Mission, Patiala. p. 117.
- ^ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Padma Shri Dr. Khushdeva Singh Hospital for Chest Diseases". Here.com. 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "Isithackday". Isithackday. 2015. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
Further reading
edit- Khushdeva Singh (1973). Love is Stronger Than Hate: A Remembrance of 1947. Guru Nanak Mission, Patiala. p. 117.
- Khushdeva Singh, Dr. (1968). In Dedication - 1. Jain Co. Booksellers, Patiala. p. 76.
- Khushdeva Singh, Dr. (1974). In Dedication - 2. Guru Nanak Mission, Patiala. p. 92.
External links
edit- Yasmin Khan (2007). The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan. Yale University Press. p. 251. ISBN 9780300120783.
Dr. Khushdeva Singh.
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