Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The 17th edition of Dr Batra’s Positive Health Awards, supported by Bajaj Auto Limited, celebrated extraordinary individuals who have risen above illness, disability, and adversity to create a lasting impact.
Manisha Koirala, eminent actor and a cancer survivor herself, presented the winners with trophies and a cash award of Rs 1 lakh each. Held at the NCPA Mumbai, the evening was anchored by Dr Akshay Batra, Vice-Chairman & MD, Dr Batra’s Healthcare, and actor Mandira Bedi.
This year, the event witnessed a house full audience of over 1,000 attendees from diverse sectors and regions.
The five awardees – Tinkesh Kaushik, (triple amputee to trek Mount Everest base camp); Amala Pankaj (spinal injury victim – social media influencer); Rajinder Kumar (Para-Olympic gold medallist); S Raman (muscular dystrophy patient and Secretary, Amar Seva Nayak); and Krishna Samania (Para Olympic gold medallist) – were applauded for their remarkable courage and unwavering determination in the face of life-altering challenges.
The nominations were selected by a distinguished jury comprising Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto; Padma Shri Dr Mukesh Batra, Founder Chairman, Dr Batra’s; former Union minister Maneka Gandhi; actor Vivek Oberoi; and filmmaker R Balki.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mukesh Batra, said: “The best person to give confidence to a suffering patient is not always a doctor but another patient who has overcome the disease. These speciallyabled warriors have not only overcome their diseases with fortitude but have redefined what it means to contribute to society.”
Bajaj added: “These awards honour individuals who have not only overcome immense challenges but have inspired thousands in the process. It is a privilege to support this meaningful initiative through the years.”
Congratulating Dr Batra’s Foundation for having instituted these awards, Koirala said, “Standing here and watching these stories unfold is deeply humbling. Their fearlessness does more than inspire – it expands the boundaries of what we believe is possible.”
