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Dr. Jitendra Singh Honored With "Lifetime Achievement Award"

Dr. Jitendra Singh, an alumnus of Stanley Medical College in Chennai, has been awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" for his dedication to diabetology, diabetes care, and research.

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.

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