Delhi, 23rd Oct 2012: Bajaj Discover presents Dr Batra’s Positive
Health Awards 2012, an initiative to recognise and award the heroism of
those who have displayed outstanding courage in the fight against
disease and disability, were held at Kamani Auditorium, Delhi today.
Yana Gupta presented the awards to the winners at a glittering ceremony
that had over 600 people in attendance. It marked the 7th year of this
initiative. Rajiv Bajaj and Maneka Gandhi were the other dignitaries
present at the event.
The winners of this year’s edition of the awards were selected by an
eminent panel of jurists, comprising Members of Parliament Maneka Gandhi
and Anu Aga; Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi; Filmmaker R. Balki; Bajaj
Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj; and Dr Mukesh Batra, Padma Shri
Recipient, Founder & Chairman, Dr Batra’s Positive Health Clinic.
The awardees were Ms Deepa Malik, Mr. Javed Ahmad, Mr. Ajit Kumar Yadav,
Ms Benzy Kumar and Master Manav Shukla who exemplified what it takes to
transform humans into heroes.
In addition to a short biographic film on each awardee, attendees at
the award function were treated to scintillating performances by dance
guru Shiamak Davar’s ‘Victory Arts Foundation’ troupe of specially-abled
children.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mukesh Batra, Padma Shri recipient said:
“The Dr Batra’s Positive Health Awards salutes people with unyielding
grit and unflinching determination, who have beaten the odds to overcome
seemingly irrecoverable conditions and give back something commendable
to society in their own way. The heroes selected this year have
demonstrated that very strength of the human spirit. The Positive Health
Awards honor this spirit and re-affirm Dr Batra’s commitment to health
and positivity.”
Reiterating his support to the cause, Mr Rajiv Bajaj said: “The
stories of these awardees will undoubtedly inspire and spread hope to
others in the country. Having been associated with this initiative and
witnessing the remarkable stories of strength and recovery of the
awardees, I am honoured to be a part of this year’s ceremony.
About the Awardees 2012
Deepa Malik – Life took a twist for Deepa Malik when a spinal tumor
made walking impossible, 12 years ago. Deepa is a wife of a retired
Cavalier Col, mother of two adult daughters, an international sports
person and first sportswoman to represent the country at international
level in her category of disability. She is the first Indian in the
category to receive the Arjuna Award by the President of India in April
2012. She has won 39 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze medals in various games
such as Javelin, Discuss, Shot-put and Swimming.
Javed Ahmad Tak – Javed Ahmad Tak was a victim of the armed conflict
in Kashmir in March 1996. He was hit by a bullet fired from a one meter
range injuring his spinal cord, liver, kidney, pancreas, spleen and
intestine. Since then, as a paraplegic, he has been bound to a
wheelchair. He is a social activist and the Founder and Chairman of
Humanity Welfare Organisation Helpline – an NGO in Jammu & Kashmir.
His NGO provides free computer education to poor orphans, physically
challenged, and other students belonging to under privileged class. His
struggle has changed the lives of the disabled community in Jammu and
Kashmir.
Ajit Kumar Yadav –At the age of 5, Ajit Kumar lost vision in both his
eyes due to acute diarrhoea. But that did not stop him from living his
dream of becoming an IAS officer, the second in the country with total
loss of vision to get into IAS. He was the only blind student in his
school and he topped in Class IX and X examinations. Ajit graduated in
BA Political Science (Hons) with flying colours. He also cleared BEd and
took up a teaching job in a Delhi college. Even after securing a rank
of 208 among 791 successful candidates in the Civil Services examination
in 2009, Ajit was denied an IAS appointment due to his blindness and
awarded IRPS, a service way below his rankings. He fought a three-year
legal struggle to get his rightful place.
Benzy Kumar – When Benzy was 9 years old she was diagnosed with
cerebral palsy. Her parents took her to Spastics Society of Mumbai for
stimulation therapy, which consists of exercises and muscle toning. It
helped make her body less stiff. She responded only to musical toys and
remembered the sequence of songs on the Channel V countdown. So they
decided to try music therapy. Being able to communicate through music
made a big difference to Benzy. At the age of seven she gave her first
public recital. As she turned 10, Benzy enchanted melody queens like
Lata Mangeshkar, Anuradha Paudwal and several others by her superb
singing. Benzy was awarded the National Child Award for Exceptional
Achievement, by President APJ Abdul Kalam in 2004, at Vigyan Bhawan,
Delhi.
Manav Shukla – Manav is non-verbal and autistic child. He needs
assistance to maintain self care and to perform daily activities. He was
not accepted in normal mainstream education due to his PDD and autistic
features. Through various medical interventions and intensive therapies
for 11 years Manav could get admission in Kothari International School,
Noida in Jan 2012. This is one of his great achievements in his
academics. Manav is smart and good looking. He has faced camera from his
childhood. He has done Photo shoot for Sahara Magazine, Noida in
September 2011. He shot his first documentary film “Yeh Hausla” which
was directed by Ms. Deepa Mehta. This documentary was aired on Zee T.V.
in May 2012.
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About Dr Batras’ Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. (DBPHCPL):
Founded by Dr Mukesh Batra in 1982, Dr Batras’ Positive Health Clinic
Pvt. Ltd (DBPHCPL) is India’s Leading Homeopathic Healthcare Corporate.
Dr Mukesh Batra set up a single clinic in Mumbai in 1982, which today
has grown into a corporate chain of more than 98 homeopathic clinics
across 40 cities in India and abroad. The Company has more than 300
doctors, including 40 MDs, Merit Holders, Gold Medallists, and
Specialists in Trichology, Dermatology, General Medicine, Cardiology,
Diabetology, and Paediatrics, who are hand-picked and personally trained
by Dr Batra.
Dr Batra’s has provided individualized treatment and care to over 8
lakh patients across the globe, including 3 lakh hair patients, and 1
lakh skin patients. The areas of treatment at Dr Batra’s clinic cover
chronic diseases like hair loss, alopecia areata, acne, psoriasis,
eczema, white patches, other skin conditions, asthma, allergies,
spondylosis, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome and other lifestyle and
stress-related disorders. DBPHCPL’s Cyber Clinic (www.drbatras.com) has
been listed in the Limca Book of Records (Editions 2004 and 2005) for
being the first Cyber Clinic to offer Online Consultation to more than
4.5 lakh patients every year from more than 87 countries around the
world.
DBPHCPL is also the World’s First Homeopathic Healthcare Corporate to
receive ISO 9001-2008 Certification. DBPHCPL launched the World’s First
Tele-Homeopathy Clinic, which enables real-time multi-location
connectivity between the patient, consulting doctor and in-house
super-specialists.
About Dr Batra’s Positive Health Foundation:
Dr Batra’s Positive Health Foundation has been making a profound
difference to the lives of orphans, handicapped children and the
elderly. On the first Tuesday of each month, one clinic in each of the
cities where Dr Batra’s is located, offers free consultation and
medication to needy patients. Every employee at Dr Batra’s contributes
1% of his/her salary to the Foundation every month. One percent of the
organisation’s net profit also goes to the same. The Foundation grants
scholarships to deserving students who wish to pursue studies in
Homeopathy. It conducts CSR activities in a number of institutions such
as the Happy Home & School For The Blind, Mumbai, Shepherd Widow’s
Home, Mumbai, Little Sisters of the Poor, Bengaluru, Mercy Old Age Home,
Chennai, Anurag Services (Old Age Home), Hyderabad, Sandhya Home, Pune
and People For Animals, New Delhi, to name a few. Every year, it honours
individuals who are living medical miracles, having survived and
recovered from seemingly irrecoverable conditions to lead remarkable
lives.
About Dr Batra’s Positive Health Awards:
Dr Batra’s Positive Health Clinics, the world’s leading chain of
homeopathy clinics, instituted the Positive Health Awards 6 years ago in
2006. These awards salute the heroism of those who have fought serious
physical setbacks to survive and contribute meaningfully to society. We
also honour those medical professionals who selflessly serve society.
These awards encourage others to believe in themselves and show to the
world that nothing is impossible.
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