Prof. Lakshman Singh Honored with Prestigious Sushruta Award
FeaturedProf. Lakshman Singh, Department of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, has been conferred the prestigious "Sushruta Award" for his outstanding contributions to medical care and treatment.
Padma Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, along with Prof. Sajeev Sharma, Vice-Chancellor of National Institute of Ayurveda, conferred the award to Prof. Singh.
The award was presented during the National Conference of the Sushruta Association and the Golden Jubilee celebrations of NIA, Jaipur, held on 7 February 2026. On the occasion, Prof. Singh demonstrated transabdominal rectopexy through both open and laparoscopic techniques for surgical trainees and delegates.
The award recognizes his contributions to the management of anorectal disorders such as piles, fistula, and fissure through Ayurvedic techniques and medicines.