Mysuru :

Dr. P.D. Padmakumar, retired Joint Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services and a resident of Kuvempunagar here, was conferred ‘Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa Gold Medal-2016’ by Global Economic Progress & Research Association (GEPRA), Bengaluru, during the ‘34th National Unity Conference’ held at Bengaluru on May 1.

The award was given in recognition of his outstanding contribution to society through individual achievements and national economic growth. The award, which comprised a trophy, a certificate and a gold medal, was given away by M.V. Rajashekharan, former Union Minister, V. Padmanabha Kedilaya, District & Sessions Judge, Dr. H. Shivanna, Vice-Chancellor, University of Agricultural Sciences and Dr. I.S. Basha, General Secretary, GEPRA.

Dr. Padmakumar, a gold medallist in BVSc, has also won gold medal in MA (Jainology & Prakrit) from University of Mysuru. Apart from this, he has won several awards including ‘Best Veterinarian’ and ‘Best Deputy Director’ award from the Department of AH&Vs, Karnataka and ‘Best Horanaadu Kannadiga’ by Delhi Kannadiga Monthly Magazine during the 24th National Kannada Sammelana.

He has authored and published a book titled ‘Keraladalli Jainadharma’ which was later translated to English, Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil. He also runs a free Vet Clinic in city.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / May 06th, 2016