IMA Lucknow Celebrates Annual Day: Over 90 Doctors Honored, 8 Receive Special Awards

Lucknow: The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Lucknow branch, hosted its annual function and award ceremony at the IMA Bhawan in River Bank Colony. The grand event brought together healthcare professionals to honor excellence in medical service, organizational contributions, and community outreach.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while MLA Lucknow North and former IMA Lucknow President Dr. Neeraj Bora attended as the Guest of Honor.

Year-Round Achievements Highlighted
The program kicked off with the General Body Meeting. Presenting the annual report, Honorary Secretary Dr. Shweta Srivastava detailed the branch's activities over the past year. Key focus areas included Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, specialist lectures, and practical workshops aimed at upgrading medical skills.

Community-oriented initiatives such as rural health camps, cancer awareness drives, CPR training sessions, and blood donation camps were conducted throughout the year. Dr. Srivastava highlighted that organizing the 3rd State Working Committee Meeting of IMA UP on August 22–23, 2026, stood out as a landmark achievement. She also noted member welfare initiatives, including sports competitions and the installation of a new gymnasium at IMA Bhawan.

Addressing the gathering, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya commended the medical fraternity, emphasizing that compassionate and dedicated medical care forms the backbone of a healthy society. Dr. Neeraj Bora applauded IMA Lucknow's commitment to continuous learning, unity, and social responsibility.

Over 90 Doctors Honored, 8 Receive Prestigious Awards
During the felicitation segment, approximately 90 physicians were recognized for their outstanding service. Additionally, eight eminent doctors were presented with special awards:

• Dr. Archika Gupta: Dr. Manorama Agarwal Diamond Jubilee Silver Medal
• Dr. Neeraj Tandon: Shri Hukum Chand Jain Memorial Award (Cancer Care)
• Dr. Rakesh Srivastava: Prabodh Kumar Majumdar Memorial Best General Medical Practitioner Award
• Dr. Sanjay Srivastava: Dr. H.N. Shivpuri Award
• Dr. Seema Mehrotra: Dr. (Mrs.) P.K. Mishra & Dr. N.C. Mishra Outstanding Meritorious Service Award
• Dr. Shipra Nath: Neera Nursing Home Best IMA Member of the Year Award
• Dr. Sudha Singh: Dr. H.C. Roy Pathologist of the Year Award
• Dr. Vandana Solanki: Triveni Devi Ram Sahai Memorial Best Research Worker of the Year Award

Following the formal proceedings, over 250 doctors and their family members participated in lively cultural performances, including songs, dances, and interactive Dandiya and Garba sessions. Expressing gratitude to all guests and participants, IMA Lucknow President Dr. Manoj Kumar Asthana remarked that the annual gathering serves as a vital platform to strengthen bonds within the medical fraternity.