In the diverse realm of rural healthcare, numerous individuals make extraordinary contributions that often remain unseen.
At the Association of Rural Surgeons of India, we believe in the mantra, “Recognition Brings in Collaboration.”
This section, “Recognizing Unsung Champions in Rural Surgery,” is devoted to celebrating the diverse roles and extraordinary contributions of unsung champions in rural surgical care, from surgeons to nurses, anaesthetists, technicians, and support staff.
Recognition as a Pathway to Collaboration
By spotlighting these dedicated individuals/leaders through this initiative, we aim to demonstrate how recognizing individual efforts can lead to wider collaboration and community growth.
Fostering Connections through successful stories
This platform is not just about recognition; it’s about building a community. We encourage interaction among visitors, nominees, and featured champions, turning individual stories into opportunities for collective growth and learning. By sharing these stories, we connect like-minded individuals, spark conversations, and open doors for new partnerships and collaborative projects in rural surgery.
Share Your Story or Nominate a Champion
Are you or someone you know making a significant impact in rural surgery, often without widespread recognition? We invite you to share these stories of dedication and innovation. By celebrating these champions, we aim to not only honour their contributions but also to inspire and encourage collaborative efforts within the rural surgery community.
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Regularly visit this section to discover new stories of unsung champions in rural surgery and witness the unfolding of new collaborative ventures inspired by their work.
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Champions of Rural Surgery 2025
ARSICON 2025 | Champions of Rural Surgery
Back row (L–R): X, Dr. Saibal Jana, X,Champions of Rural Surgery, Dr. Dilip Gupta, X, Dr Regi George, Dr. Rajesh Tongaonkar, Dr. Lalitha Regi, Dr. Raman Kataria, X, Dr Sukumar Maiti, X
Front row (L–R): Dr. Sidharth Mishra, Dr Monty Khajanchi, Ms Jasleen Kaur, Dr Deepa KizhakkeVeetil, Dr Shilpa Khanna, Dr Priyansh Nathani, Dr Anurag Mishra, Dr Bhakti Sarang, Ms Shramana Roy
| Name | Category of Award | Designation | Affiliation/Institute |
| Dr Himanshu Gupta | Allied Surgery | Oncologist | Urban Primary Health Centre, Ambikapur, Surguja District, Chhattisgarh |
| Dr Asha Bansal | Anaesthesia | Anaesthesiologist | District Hospital, Ambikapur, Surguja District, Chhattisgarh |
| Smt. Monika Paikra | Community Level Worker | Community Level Worker | Chaupal Gramin Vikas Prashikshan Evam Shodh Sansthan, Surguja District, Chhattisgarh |
| Smt. Mona Sahu | Nursing Professional | Nursing Professional | Shaheed Hospital, Dalli Rajhara, Konde Road, Dalli Rajhara, Balod District, Chhattisgarh |
| Mr. Naresh Kumar Uikey | Research / Advocacy | Operation Theatre Technician | Shaheed Hospital, Dalli Rajhara, Konde Road, Dalli Rajhara, Balod District, Chhattisgarh |
| Dr. Nibedita Pramanik | Palliative Care | Surgeon, Pain and Palliative Care Provider, Director | Evangelical Hospital, Khariar, Nuapada District, Odisha |
| Dr. Kavita Renge | Surgeon | Opthalmology Surgeon | MAHAN Trust, Utavali, Melghat Tribal Area, Tahsil Dharni, Amaravati District, Maharashtra |
| Dr. Dilip Gahankari | Innovator | Plastic Surgeon | MAHAN Trust, Karmgram, Utavali, Tahsil Dharni, Amaravati District, Maharashtra Advanced Aesthetics, Plastic Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Centre, Gold Coast, Australia |
| Dr Sajjad Hussain | Young Surgeon | General Surgeon | District Hospital, Kargil, Ladakh Union Territory |
| Mr.Babuchum Rongmei | Operation Theatre Technician | Operation Theatre Technician | Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Silchar District, Assam |
Champions of Rural Surgery 2024
Back row (L–R): Dr. Lovenish Bains, Dr. Monty Khajanchi, Dr Priyansh Nathani, Dr. Anita Gadgil, Champions of Rural Surgery, Dr. Shashank Kulkarni, Dr. Rajesh Tongaonkar, Dr. Nobhojit Roy
Front row (L–R): Dr. Deepa KizhakkeVeetil, MAMC Students’ Team, Dr. Anurag Mishra
| Name | Category of Award | Designation | Affiliation/Institute |
| Jewel Laskar | Allied surgical services | Lab technician-Department of Pathology | Cachar cancer hospital and research centre |
| Dr Vijay Anand Ismavel | Innovator | Mission Network Consultant | Christian Medical College and Hospital – CMCH Vellore |
| Archana Begum Laskar | Researcher/Field of advocacy | Clinical Trial Coordinator | Clinical Research Department (Cachar cancer hospital and research centre) |
| KU.N.Lama | Community level worker | Registered Health Officer (RHO Female) | Pathalgaon block, Jashpur district, Chattisgarh |
| Ashla Rani | Pain and Palliative care provider | Trustee of Pallium India | Pallium India, Trivandrum |
| Basanto Fulmali | Operation theatre technician | Operation theatre assistant | Makunda -Assam |
| Roopa Rawat | Nursing professional | Nurse | AIIMS Delhi, JPN Apex |
| Dr Sushil Sharma | Anaesthetist | Anesthesiologist | Satoli |
| Dr Raman Kataria | Surgeon | Paediatric Surgeon | JSS,Ganiyari |
| Dr Ravi | Young achiever/Future champion | Rural surgeon | Tribal Health Initiative, Sittilingi |