TURNING 100, DR LAXMI BAI DONATES RS 3.40-CR TO AIIMS BBSR FOR WOMEN’S CANCER CARE
Bureau,Odishbarta
Berhampur, Nov 30: In a world where generosity often fades before it is felt, Dr. K. Laxmi Bai, the illustrious gynecologist of Odisha and a timeless symbol of compassion, has illuminated her 100th year with a gesture of extraordinary benevolence. As she prepares to celebrate her centenary on December 5, the revered doctor—residing at Bhaba Nagar, Berhampur—has gifted Rs. 3.40 crore, comprising her lifetime savings to AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
With a voice touched by humility and hope, Dr. Laxmi Bai shared,“It is my humble wish that this contribution helps establish a Gynaecological Oncology Programme, shaping future healers and offering hope to countless women.” Her words echo the same tenderness and resolve with which she served generations of mothers and daughters across Odisha.
A legend in her own right, Dr. Laxmi Bai’s medical journey spans more than five luminous decades, marked by dedication, discipline, and boundless compassion. She is celebrated not only for her clinical excellence but also for empowering women through accessible, dignified healthcare. Her life’s work continues to inspire countless medical professionals and ordinary citizens alike.
Born on December 5, 1926, she entered history early—as a student in the first-ever MBBS batch of SCB Medical College, Cuttack, in 1945, completing the degree in 1950. She further honed her expertise by earning both DGO and MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Madras Medical College in 1958. Her brilliance earned her a coveted one-year stipend to pursue an MPH at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, USA, an experience that broadened her horizons and refined her vision of humane medical service.
Her government service—a remarkable 36-year-long journey—began in 1950 at Government Hospital, Sundargarh, culminating in her retirement in 1986 as Professor of O&G at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur. Throughout, she remained a beacon of healing, compassion, and professional integrity.
In recognition of her towering contributions, she received several prestigious honours, including Lady Eminence of South Odisha – 2012, Bharat Jyoti Award, International Friendship Society – 2020 and Best Citizen of India Award – 2021.
Her impact is woven into the very fabric of Odisha’s medical history. Thousands of women, mothers, and families continue to remember her as the gentle yet fearless healer who restored health, dignity, and hope.
As Dr. Laxmi Bai steps into her 100th year, she chooses not to celebrate but service, not remembrance but legacy. Her extraordinary donation stands as a shining message—that a life lived for others is the truest measure of greatness.
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