In a moment of national recognition, Shri Hemchand Manjhi from Chhattisgarh has been honoured for his exceptional contribution to medicine, particularly for his dedicated service in delivering affordable healthcare to tribal and rural communities across the state.
A medical practitioner deeply rooted in service, Shri Manjhi has spent over three decades providing healthcare in remote villages and forested regions of Bastar and Dantewada, often working in areas with little or no access to hospitals, specialists, or even basic medical supplies.
- Offering free or low-cost medical treatment to economically vulnerable populations
- Organizing health awareness camps on maternal care, sanitation, and nutrition
- Training local health volunteers to provide first aid and monitor chronic illnesses
- Advocating for mobile medical units in inaccessible regions of Chhattisgarh
- Promoting indigenous herbal remedies alongside modern medicine where appropriate
His doorstep approach to treatment has saved countless lives, especially in regions affected by poverty, insurgency, and isolation.
“Every person has a right to live a healthy life, no matter how remote their village is,” Shri Manjhi often says. His lifelong commitment to grassroots healthcare has earned him deep respect among the tribal communities he serves — often walking or cycling long distances to reach his patients.
His compassionate approach has also inspired a new generation of rural healthcare workers and doctors.
With this national recognition, Shri Hemchand Manjhi is celebrated not just as a doctor, but as a true humanitarian, who proves that compassion, consistency, and community care are the foundations of real medicine.
