Keshav Desiraju Memorial Award

The Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune, in association with Thakur Family Foundation, announced the ‘Keshav Desiraju Memorial Award for Outstanding Public Service in Mental Health, 2022′.

  • About the award
  • 2022

    • The Keshav Desiraju Memorial Award for Outstanding Public Service in Mental Health, 2022, was announced on 11 May 2022.

    The jury comprised of:

    Ms K Sujatha Rao, Former Union Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI.

    Mr Amitabha Bhattacharya, Former Principal Advisor, Education & Culture, Planning Commission, GoI.

    Dr Anant Bhan, Global Health Researcher, Lead – Sangath, Bhopal Hub.

    The virtual award ceremony saw distinguished speakers Gopalkrishna Gandhi and Srilata Iyer share some of their precious memories and personal reflections of Mr Desiraju.

    Virtual Award Ceremony | 11 May 2022
    RECIPIENT 2022

    Ajay Chauhan

    Ajay Chauhan is awarded the Keshav Desiraju Memorial Award for Outstanding Public Service in Mental Health, for the year 2022, for his distinctive and dedicated work in advancing mental health in the state of Gujarat.

    Citation by the Jury

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  • Gopalkrishna Gandhi’s moving tribute to Keshav Desiraju | Full Transcript
  • Gujarat officer Ajay Chauhan wins first Keshav Desiraju Memorial Award for Mental Health | The Print