A Moment of Glory for HPSR: Dr. G. V. Rao Conferred the Padma Shri
24 October 2026
A moment of immense pride and celebration for the entire HPSR family!
Dr. G. V. Rao, an esteemed alumnus of the batch of 1976, has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India for his distinguished contributions to medicine.
A renowned gastrointestinal surgeon, Dr. Rao has made significant contributions to minimally invasive surgery, medical innovation, surgical education, and healthcare outreach. His pioneering work and commitment to advancing healthcare have made a lasting impact on the medical community.
This distinguished national recognition marks a remarkable milestone for our alumnus and brings great honour to the HPSR community. His achievement stands as an inspiration to generations of students and alumni. You can see the highlights below.
Relive the proud moment: https://youtu.be/_7pT1RPAj1M?si=A_oENJVNPBgDybpz