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Dr Batra’s Honours Inspiring Stories of Strength
®

at the 17th Positive Health Awards 2025

Manisha Koirala honours the resilience, and the spirit of the positive health awardees

OUR BUREAU a cancer survivor myself – I have ex-
perienced the trauma that one goes
Mumbai
through and what it takes to over-
he 17th edition of Dr Batra’s® come it. Standing here and watching
Positive Health Awards, sup- these stories unfold is deeply hum-
Tported by Bajaj Auto Limited, bling. Their fearlessness does more
celebrated extraordinary individuals than inspire — it expands the bound-
who have risen above illness, disabil- aries of what we believe is possible. It
ity, and adversity to create lasting is an honour to celebrate them, and I
impact. Manisha Koirala, an eminent pray their journeys continue to touch
actor and a cancer survivor herself countless lives.”
presented the winners with trophies Dr Bu Abdullah, Chairman – Bu
and a cash award of Rupees One Lac Abdullah Group of Companies, who
each. Held at the iconic Tata The- flew in from Dubai, especially for the
atre, NCPA Mumbai, the evening occasion said. “I am touched by this
was anchored by Dr Akshay Batra, event. I am happy to invite Dr Batra
Vice Chairman & MD – Dr Batra’s® to host this event in Dubai next year”.
Healthcare and Mandira Bedi – Actor. Beyond the awards, Dr Batra’s®
This year, the event witnessed Batra, Founder Chairman, Dr Ba- tribute to society. They remind us that continues its longstanding commit-
a house full audience of over 1,000 tra’s®; Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, even in the face of great adversity, we ment to fostering a culture of care
attendees from diverse sectors and Former Union Minister, actor Vivek can rise. They show us that strength and inclusion. At the heart of this
regions. The five awardees — Tin- Oberoi; and filmmaker R. Balki. is not the absence of hardship but the initiative is a dedication to accessible
kesh Kaushik, (triple amputee to trek The evening also featured a stir- triumph over it.” healthcare, community outreach, and
Mount Everest Base Camp) Amala ring cultural showcase, including a Mr Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Direc- programmes that support individuals
Pankaj (Spinal injury victim – social performance by a visually challenged tor, Bajaj Auto Limited, added: “I am facing difficult circumstances. The
media influencer), Rajinder Ku- orchestra, a wheelchair dance presen- firm believer of homeopathy and have organisation continues to strength-
mar(Para-olympic Gold medalist) , tation, and other artistic displays that depended on Dr Batra for my families en its social impact through inclusive
S. Raman (Muscular Dystrophy pa- embodied inclusion, dignity, and the medical needs. We have always be- healthcare initiatives, consistent out-
tient – Secretary Amar Seva Nayak) true spirit of positive health. lieved in the healing power of belief reach efforts, and year-round support
and People’s Choice awardee Krishna Speaking on the occasion, Pad- and purpose. These awards honour for people striving to rebuild their
Samania (Para olympic – Gold Med- ma Shri Dr Mukesh Batra, Founder individuals who have not only over- lives with dignity.
alist) — were applauded for their Chairman, Dr Batra’s®, said: “The come immense challenges but have Dr Batra’s® Positive Health
remarkable courage and unwavering best person to give confidence to inspired thousands in the process. It is Foundation, the CSR arm of Dr Ba-
determination in the face of life-alter- a suffering patient is not always a a privilege to support this meaningful tra’s® Group of Companies, has been
ing challenges. doctor but another patient who has initiative through the years.” transforming lives for over 24 years.
The nominations were selected overcome the disease. These special- Renowned actress and producer The Foundation currently runs 192
by a distinguished jury comprising of ly-abled warriors have not only over- Manisha Koirala shared: “I congrat- free clinics, offering lifetime free con-
Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj come their diseases with fortitude but ulate the Dr Batra’s® Foundation for sultation and treatment on the second
Auto Limited; Padma Shri Dr Mukesh have redefined what it means to con- having instituted these awards. Being Thursday of every month for the needy.

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