Prof Kharbanda was honoured by the National Academy of Medical Sciences New Delhi.
Prof. O.P. Kharbanda was conferred a special “Certificate of Honour” for his significant contribution to advancing dental specialities and the National Academy of Medicine Sciences during its 64th foundation day ceremony. NAMS is the most prestigious academic health organization the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Government of India created.
The award was presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, in the presence of Dr V.K. Paul, Member of Niti Ayog, Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary of Health Research, Government of India, Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research, Dr Shiv Sarin, President of NAMS, and Digandar Behera President-Elect of NAMS.
Professor O. P. Kharbanda is the first and only dental professional and one among the only two health science professionals to have received this award. Top academic healthcare professionals, such as Profs GP Talwar, Balram Bhargava, Rajendra Prasad, council members, fellows, and invited guests, witnessed the ceremony. ,
It is indeed a great honour for M.S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences.
We extend our hearty congratulations to Professor O.P. Kharbanda.