Odisha CM Majhi praises 100-year-old K. Lakshmi Bai for her selfless contribution to healthcare
On Sunday in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi praised a remarkable act by 100‑year‑old doctor K. Lakshmi Bai of Berhampur, who gave all of her life’s savings to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for oncology research.
He called the contribution a shining example of strong humanitarian values and a devotion to public service.
I got to know about K. Lakshmi Bai Ji’s extraordinary gesture on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Donating her personal savings to establish a gynaecological oncology course at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is an inspiring act of deep compassion and public service.
The CM also highlighted that her decades of medical service continue to inspire everyone.
A true torch‑bearer of dignity, care, and women’s empowerment, her decades of dedicated medical service continue to inspire generations. People like her strengthen our collective resolve to build a healthier, more empowered society.
He affirmed the state’s unwavering commitment to improving healthcare quality for all residents.
Odisha takes immense pride in her remarkable life and her selfless devotion to humanity. May Mahaprabhu Jagannath bless her with good health, strength, and peace.
On her centenary, Dr. Lakshmi Bai donated Rs 3.4 crore of her hard‑earned savings to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the national institute, a move that quickly attracted national headlines and widespread acclaim.
She entered the field of medicine as a student in the inaugural 1945 batch of Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College & Hospital in Cuttack, finishing her MBBS in 1950. Her career began as a government physician in Sundargarh before she served as a professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Burla, Cuttack, and Berhampur medical colleges, retiring after a distinguished tenure. Notably, she was the first woman doctor in Odisha to master laparoscopic surgery and pursued advanced studies in women’s health in the United States.
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