Lucknow: The Lucknow branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) honoured around 90 doctors for their contributions to medical services, organisational activities and social welfare at its annual function and award ceremony held at IMA Bhawan in River Bank Colony.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya attended the event as the chief guest, while Dr Neeraj Bora, MLA from Lucknow North and former president of IMA Lucknow, was the guest of honour.
The programme began with a general body meeting, followed by the award ceremony. IMA Lucknow honorary secretary Dr Shweta Srivastava presented a report on the branch’s activities over the past year, highlighting initiatives in continuing medical education, expert lectures, workshops and professional skill development.
She also outlined community outreach efforts, including rural health camps, cancer and disease awareness programmes, CPR training, blood donation drives and public health initiatives. The third IMA Uttar Pradesh State Working Committee meeting, held in Lucknow on August 22 and 23, 2026, was among the key achievements of the session.
Dr Srivastava highlighted initiatives for doctors’ well-being, including sports competitions and the establishment of a gymnasium at IMA Bhawan. She acknowledged the collective efforts of president Dr Manoj Kumar Asthana, the executive committee, senior doctors and members.
Eight doctors received special awards for their contributions. Dr Archika Gupta received the Dr Manorama Agarwal Diamond Jubilee Silver Medal, while Dr Neeraj Tandon was honoured with the Shri Hukum Chand Jain Memorial Award for his work in cancer care.
Dr Rakesh Srivastava received the Prabodh Kumar Majumdar Memorial Best General Medical Practitioner Award, and Dr Sanjay Srivastava was presented with the Dr H. N. Shivpuri Award. Dr Seema Mehrotra received the Dr (Mrs) P. K. Mishra and Dr N. C. Mishra Outstanding Meritorious Service Award.
Dr Shipra Nath was named Best IMA Member of the Year under the Neera Nursing Home Award, Dr Sudha Singh received the Dr H. C. Roy Pathologist of the Year Award, and Dr Vandana Solanki was honoured with the Triveni Devi Ram Sahay Memorial Best Research Workers of the Year Award.
The evening continued with cultural performances, including songs and dances, followed by enthusiastic participation in Dandiya and Garba by doctors and their families. Around 250 doctors and family members attended the event.
IMA Lucknow president Dr Manoj Kumar Asthana said the annual function provided an opportunity for the medical fraternity to come together and strengthen professional and personal bonds. He thanked the chief guest, the guest of honour, participating members and their families for their support.
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