Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Dr. Ganesh Baraiya: India's First Doctor with 72% Disability
Dr. Ganesh Baraiya, also known as Gani, is a very short doctor who has achieved something amazing.
He was born with a condition that makes it hard for him to move around, but that didn't stop him from becoming a doctor.
His father, who was a farmer, always supported him.
When he was young, a circus wanted to take him away, but his father said no.
Dr. Baraiya had to fight in court to be allowed to study medicine.
He faced many challenges, like not being able to finish his exams on time, but his teachers and friends helped him.
Now, he works in a hospital and helps other people.
He is an inspiration to many because he never gave up, even when things were tough.
Dr. Ganesh Baraiya, at 3 feet tall, is the first person with a 72% disability to become a medical practitioner in India.
He overcame legal battles and physical challenges to complete his MBBS from Bhavnagar Government Medical College.
His father, an illiterate farmer, protected and supported him throughout his life.
Dr. Baraiya's mentors, including Dr. Dalpat Katariya and Dr. Yash Dave, played crucial roles in his journey.
He is now a Bonded Medical Officer Class-2 at Bhavnagar General Hospital and also runs a non-profit for student education.
- Who
- Dr. Ganesh Baraiya, a 25-year-old with a 72% locomotor disability due to dwarfism
- What
- First person with a 72% disability to become a medical practitioner in India
- When
- Appointed as a Bonded Medical Officer Class-2 in November 2023
- Where
- Bhavnagar General Hospital, Gujarat, India
- Why
- Overcame legal and physical challenges with the support of mentors and classmates
- Name
- Dr. Ganesh Baraiya
- Age
- 25
- Disability
- 72% locomotor disability due to dwarfism
- Education
- MBBS from Bhavnagar Government Medical College
- Current Position
- Bonded Medical Officer Class-2 at Bhavnagar General Hospital
- Mentors
- Dr. Dalpat Katariya, Raivarsinh Sarvaiyya, Dr. Yash Dave
- Non-Profit
- Founded with Dr. Katariya for student education