Bhalchandra Babaji Dikshit

Bhalchandra Babaji Dikshit
Native name भालचंद्र बाबाजी दीक्षित
Born September 7, 1902
Amravati
Died 1977 (aged 7475)
Nationality Indian
Education M.B.B.S. (1925), F.R.C.P. (1933), Ph.D.
Known for AIIMS, New Delhi

Bhalchandra Babaji Dikshit (September 7, 1902 - 1977) was an Indian physician and pharmacologist. He was the first director of AIIMS, New Delhi.[1]

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian honour of India by the President of India, in 1965.[2]

References

  1. Bijlani, R.L. "Professor Bhalchandra Babaji Dikshit (1902-1977)". AIIMS, New Delhi. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  2. "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2013)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. p. 30. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
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