Dr.Usha Dhond Malkerneker Explains importance of Doctors Day ~ Celebrated on July 1 all across India to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was born on July 1, 1882 and died on the same date in 1962, aged 80 years. Dr Roy was honoured with the countrys highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna on February 4, 1961. Every year this day is celebrated in India on the 1st of July. This observance fulfills a need to show the doctors and physicians in our lives how important they are to us and how invaluable their treatments are that cure us. The celebrations are indicative of the respect that they command in the lives of their patients and thus obligate them to fulfill their responsibilities as well. The historical picture below shows Madame Soong Ching-ling of China with Chief Minister of West Bengal Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy - Calcutta (Kolkata) December 1955
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 02:00:34 +0000