Varanasi: The Varanasi Orthopaedic Association has honoured Padma Shri awardee Prof. Dr BKS Sanjay,
President of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Guwahati), with the esteemed Prof. T. P. Shrivastava Oration
in acknowledgement of his remarkable contributions in the field of orthopaedics, medical teaching, public health initiatives, and
social welfare.
The associationr ecognised not only his professional excellence but also his
sustained dedication towards societal well-being and the growth of orthopaedic
research and practice. The oration was presented during a formal ceremony held
in Varanasi on January 14, 2026.Also Read:Padma Shri Dr B K S Sanjay conferred with Wellness Excellence AwardThe certificate stated, “Prof.
Dr. B. K. S. Sanjay is one of India’s most distinguished orthopaedic surgeons,
a Padma Shri awardee and a Guinness World Record holder, Founder President of
Uttaranchal Chapter of Indian Orthopaedic Association, whose professional
journey exemplifies excellence in clinical care, academics, and societal
engagement. An eminent academician, author, poet, and inspiring orator, road
safety activist, and social worker has consistently demonstrated that the true
scope of medicine extends far beyond the operation theatre.”
“For over two and a half
decades, Prof. Dr Sanjay has been a relentless road safety crusader and
social worker, dedicating himself to injury prevention, public awareness, and
behavioural change. Through sustained national campaigns, scholarly publications,
lectures, and public outreach, he has played a pivotal role in addressing road
traffic injuries as a major yet preventable public health challenge in India,”
it added. Moreover, it stated, “His work
reflects a rare synthesis of scientific rigour, human compassion, ethical
leadership, and civic responsibility. Whether as a clinician, teacher, reformer, or
advocate, Prof. Dr. Sanjay has inspired generations of healthcare professionals
to serve society with integrity and purpose.”
Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Singh
Sanjay, born on 31 August 1956 in Saidnagar, a small village in Jalaun, Uttar
Pradesh, displayed brilliance in academics from an early age. Dr. Sanjay
completed his MBBS from GSBM Medical College, Kanpur, in 1980. He later served
in some of the country’s most reputed institutions, including PGI Chandigarh
and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Over the years, he earned fellowships from
several countries, such as Japan, the USA, Russia, Australia, and Sweden,
continually enhancing his expertise. His research papers have been published in
prestigious international journals, and he has delivered guest lectures across
the globe.Also Read:Varanasi: 5 held for supplying cough syrup by creating fake pharma cosIn recognition of his
exemplary contribution to medicine, the Government of India conferred upon him
the Padma Shri, one of the nation’s highest civilian honours. His pioneering
work in surgery has earned him multiple accolades, including entries in the Limca
Book of Records and the Guinness World Records. He also holds a place in the
India Book of Records for his social achievements.