Bhalchandra Babaji Dikshit

Bhalchandra Babaji Dikshit
Native name Marathi: डॉ. भालचंद्र बाबाजी दीक्षित
Born September 7, 1902
Amravati
Died 1977 (aged 7475)
Nationality Indian
Education M.B.B.S. (1925), F.R.C.P. (1933), Ph.D.
Known for AIIMS, New Delhi

Bhalchandra Babaji Dikshit (Marathi: डॉ. भालचंद्र बाबाजी दीक्षित) (September 7, 1902 - 1977) was an Indian physician and pharmacologist. He was the first director of AIIMS, New Delhi.[1]

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian honour of India by the President of India, in 1965.[2]

References

  1. Bijlani, R.L. "Professor Bhalchandra Babaji Dikshit (1902-1977)". AIIMS, New Delhi. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  2. "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2013)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. p. 30. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
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