Dr. Jitendra Singh Honored With "Lifetime Achievement Award"

Lifetime Achievement Award and Recognition

• Dr. Jitendra Singh received the prestigious "Lifetime Achievement Award" at an International Meet in Chennai.
• The award recognizes his exemplary dedication to diabetology, diabetes care, and research.
• Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman of Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Speciality Centre, read out the citation.
• The ceremony was attended by leading medical professionals from India and abroad.
• Dr. Singh received a standing ovation and prolonged applause from the audience.
• He is an alumnus of the prestigious Stanley Medical College in Chennai.

Medical Contributions and Achievements

• Described as a teacher, professor, researcher, and practitioner of Diabetology.
• Author of eight books and three monographs on various aspects of Diabetes.
• Wrote chapters on Diabetes in leading textbooks of Medicine.
• Contributed to twelve successive editions of the "API Textbook of Medicine."
• His book "Diabetes Made Easy" was a bestseller at the World Book Fair in New Delhi.
• Pioneering work on "Stress Diabetes in Kashmiri Migrants" was hailed by the WHO.
• Member of the DIPSY Group, which finalized guidelines for managing Diabetes in Pregnancy.
• Served as a guide for nearly two dozen scholars in Medicine and Diabetes.
• Received the "Gold Medal for Oration" from JIPMER Puducherry.
• Awarded the "Jamna Devi Gian Devi Award" for journalism.
• Conferred the unique distinction of Lifetime Pattern of RSSDI (Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India).

Political Career and Public Service

• Elected to the Lok Sabha (House of People) for three consecutive terms.41089637
• First from Jammu & Kashmir to serve in the Union Council of Ministers for three terms.
• Known for his clean image and impeccable integrity.
• Successfully transitioned from a medical professional to public life.
• Lauded for his contributions as a Parliamentarian and Minister in the Government of India.
• Commended for his handling of various Departments and Ministries.
• Recognized for his hard work, focused approach, and down-to-earth attitude.