Sarungbam Bimola Kumari Devi
| Sarungbam Bimola Kumari Devi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manipur, India |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Years active | Since 1979 |
| Known for | Medical service in rural areas |
| Awards |
Padma Shri Dr. B. R. Ambedkar International Award |
Sarungbam Bimola Kumari Devi is an Indian medical doctor and the Chief Medical Officer of Imphal west region in the Indian state of Manipur.[1][2] She has been serving in the Manipur state medical service since 1979, mostly working in the rural areas and has headed the food safety office during two visits of Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, to the state.[3] Devi, a recipient of the 2014 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar International Award,[3] was honoured by the Government of India in 2015 with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[4]
References
- ↑ "India Medical Times". India Medical Times. 26 January 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ↑ "DNA India". DNA India. 25 January 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- 1 2 "Imphal Free Press". Imphal Free Press. 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Awards". Padma Awards. 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
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