President Murmu Honours 100-Year-Old Doctor's ₹3.4 Cr Cancer Care Donation
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Bhubaneswar, India - President Droupadi Murmu has extended her warmest congratulations to Prof. K. Lakshmi Bai on her 100th birthday, praising her remarkable act of donating ₹3.4 crore to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for cancer care. In a heartfelt letter, the President expressed her deep appreciation for Prof. Lakshmi Bai's generosity and her trust in the institute's ability to utilise the funds effectively to strengthen cancer care services for the underprivileged. Prof. Lakshmi Bai's selfless donation is a beacon of hope for others to follow in her footsteps and support the government's initiatives in public health and social welfare. The President's words of encouragement have been gratefully received by AIIMS Bhubaneswar, which has committed to utilising the donation to advance cancer research, community oncology, and patient-support services. The donated amount will be used as a corpus fund, generating interest to support research in gynaecological malignancy, community oncology services, and preventive oncology initiatives. Prof. Lakshmi Bai, a dedicated medical professional, received her medical degree in 1945 and served the nation until her retirement from MKCG Medical College in 1986. A team from AIIMS Bhubaneswar visited Prof. Lakshmi Bai at her residence, accompanied by senior faculty members and dignitaries, to celebrate her centenary birthday. The celebration, organised by her family members, reflects the deep respect and admiration she commands across generations for her remarkable legacy and contributions to the medical field.
