President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Prof Sudam Laxman Kate for Medicine. He is a former Deputy Director, Tribal Health Research Project. B. J. Medical College, Pune. Prof Kale's pioneering research helped in prevention of sickle cell disease especially in tribal populations
President also presented PadmaBhusan to Dr.Ashok Kukade, in New Delhi today for his exemplary work in medicine & affordable healthcare.