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Who is MC Dawar, Madhya Pradesh doctor who treats patients for Rs 20, conferred with Padma Shri

Dr MC Dawar has also served in the Indian Army during the Indo-Pak war in 1971 for around a year. After that he has been providing health care services to people in Jabalpur since 1972 at a very nominal charge.

Who is MC Dawar, Madhya Pradesh doctor who treats patients for Rs 20, conferred with Padma Shri AJR
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First Published Jan 26, 2023, 2:39 PM IST

The Government of India has awarded Dr MC Dawar, a 77-year-old doctor from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, with Padam Shri, the fourth highest civilian award. On Wednesday evening, a list of Padma Shri recipients was issued on the occasion of 74th Republic Day.

Born on January 16, 1946 in Punjab, Pakistan, Dr Dawar shifted to India after the partition. In 1967, he completed his MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) from Jabalpur.

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Dr MC Dawar has also served in the Indian Army during the Indo-Pak war in 1971 for around a year. After that he has been providing health care services to people in Jabalpur since 1972 at a very nominal charge. He started treating people for Rs 2 and currently he charges just Rs 20 as his fees.

Speaking to a news agency on being conferred with Padma Shri, Dr Dawar said, "Hard work pays off sometimes, even if it is delayed. It is a result of that and it is the blessings of the people that I have received this award."

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Talking about his life experiences he said, "There was definitely a discussion in the house about charging such a low fee, but there was no dispute about it. Our only aim was to serve the people, so that is why the fees were not increased. The basic mantra of success is if you work patiently then you definitely get success and success is also respected."

Rishi, Dr Dawar's son said, "We used to think that awards are given only because of political reach, but the way the government is finding and honouring the people working on the ground, it is a very good thing and our father has received this award."

"It is a matter of great pride for us, for our family and for our city," said Suchita, daughter-in-law of Dr Davar.

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