Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Padma Shri 2026 Honors Medical Pioneers
In 2026, three doctors from India received the Padma Shri award for their amazing work in medicine.
Professor Shyam Sundar Agrawal from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) got the award for his work on treating Kala-azar, a serious disease.
He made a special medicine that helps people get better faster.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, a famous lung doctor from Lucknow, was honored for his work in treating tuberculosis.
He started the Pulmonary Medicine Department at King George's Medical University (KGMU).
K.K. Thakral, an expert in Ayurvedic surgery, was also awarded for his work in making healthcare affordable for poor people.
All three doctors have worked very hard to help people stay healthy.
Professor Shyam Sundar Agrawal from BHU received the Padma Shri for his contributions to Kala-azar treatment.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, a renowned pulmonologist from KGMU, was honored for his work in pulmonary medicine and tuberculosis treatment.
K.K. Thakral, a distinguished Ayurvedic surgeon, received the Padma Shri for his contributions to affordable healthcare.
All three recipients have made significant impacts in their respective fields, improving healthcare outcomes in India.
The awards highlight the importance of both modern and traditional medicine in public health.
- Who
- Professor Shyam Sundar Agrawal, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, K.K. Thakral
- What
- Conferred the Padma Shri award for outstanding contributions in medicine
- When
- 2026 Republic Day honours list
- Where
- India (Varanasi, Lucknow)
- Why
- For groundbreaking contributions to medical fields and healthcare
- Award
- Padma Shri
- Recipients
- Professor Shyam Sundar Agrawal, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, K.K. Thakral
- Institutions
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), King George's Medical University (KGMU)
- Fields of Contribution
- Kala-azar treatment, Pulmonary Medicine, Ayurvedic Surgery
- Key Contributions
- Single-dose Kala-azar treatment, Founder of Pulmonary Medicine Department at KGMU, Distinguished Ayurvedic Surgeon
- Impact
- Improved Kala-azar treatment, Affordable healthcare for economically weaker sections, Promotion of traditional medicine
