Khushdeva Singh

Khushdeva Singh
Born Patiala, Punjab, India
Occupation Physician
Known for Treatment of tuberculosis
Awards Padma Shri

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 part 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 and was known to have treated several Muslims during the Partition of India.[2][4][5] He is the author of two books in series, In Dedication[6][7] and another, Love is Stronger Than Hate .[8] The Government of India honoured him in 1957, with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his services to the nation.[9] Padma Shri Dr. Khushdeva Singh Hospital for Chest Diseases, Patiala is named after him.[10][11]

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  1. 1 2 Raghunath Rai (2014). Themes in Indian History. VK Global Publications. ISBN 9789350584248.
  2. 1 2 Rajmohan Gandhi (1999). Revenge and Reconciliation. Penguin Books India. p. 463. ISBN 9780140290455.
  3. ↑ Rotary International (April 1965). "The Rotarian". The Rotarian 106 (4): 72. ISSN 0035-838X.
  4. ↑ "Tribune India". Tribune India. 16 October 2005. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  5. ↑ Yasmin Khan (2007). The Great Partition: The Making of India and Pakistan. Yale University Press. p. 251. ISBN 9780300120783.
  6. ↑ Khushdeva Singh, Dr. (1968). In Dedication - 1. Jain Co. Booksellers, Patiala. p. 76.
  7. ↑ Khushdeva Singh, Dr. (1974). In Dedication - 2. Guru Nanak Mission, Patiala. p. 92.
  8. ↑ Khushdeva Singh (1973). Love is Stronger Than Hate: A Remembrance of 1947. Guru Nanak Mission, Patiala. p. 117.
  9. ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Padma Shri Dr. Khushdeva Singh Hospital for Chest Diseases". Here.com. 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Isithackday". Isithackday. 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.

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