Bharat Ratna Awardee, Legendary Physician Former Chief Minister of West Bengal, India

1882 - 1962

Late Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy , Roy was an eminent Indian physician, educationist,

Philanthropist, freedom fighter and politician who served as the Chief minister of

West Bengal from 1948 until he died in 1962. He made several significant contributions to

the communitv throughout his life. Some of the most noteworthy efforts were in the medical field which led to considerable advancements in the way healthcare facilities were offered.

National Doctors' Day in India is celebrated in his memory every year on 1 July

HIS Contribution to Healthcare Landscape in India

* Established Indian Medical Association (IMA) in the year 1928.

*Established Medical Council of India

*Indian institute of Mental Health. Kolkata

*Jadavpur T.B. Hospital, Victoria Institution , Chitteranian Seva Sadan. Chittaranian

* Cancer Hospital and Kamala Nehru Hospital.

* Post Graduate Medical Study Centre in Kolkata.

* Infectious Diseases Hospital in Kolkata.

Change-Making Positions Held

* Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta.

Mayor of Calcutta.

* Governor of the State of Uttar Pradesh.

* Chief Minister of West Bengal.

His Incredible Deeds Inspired Awards

Upon his demise in 1962, a special B. C. Roy National Award was also instituted in 1976 for honouring his work in the area of medicine, science, politics, philosophy, arts and literature.

Laurels Brought to Dr B. C. Roy

For his exemplary contributions, the Government of India honoured Dr B. C. Roy with the Bharat Ratna in 1961.

Impact Brought in the Lives of Common Indians

He was instrumental in upholding the cause of medical education and health services, which has had a far-reaching impact on the lives of the common man. He demonstrated his insight into the administrative necessities of the medical profession in India. His service as a doctor went bevond the realms of individual patients and extended to serving society as a whole in a variety of roles