Vijaykumar Vinayak Dongre
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Vijaykumar Vinayak Dongre (V V Dongre) (born in 1940) is a medical doctor from Mumbai who has devoted his entire life for the eradication of leprosy in the urban and rural areas, including the tribal areas, in the Indian State of Maharashtra.[1] According to some estimates, there were approximately 40 lakh leprosy patients in India in 1981, but after the efforts of Dongre and others this has come down to 83,000.[2] Dongre is affiliated to The Society for Eradication of Leprosy, Mumbai and is serving the Society as its Honorary Secretary. Dongre was associated with Acworth Leprosy Hospital, Mumbai as the Medical Superintendent for nearly 35 years and with Gandhi Memorial Foundation, Wardha as a director for nearly 8 years.[3]
Vijaykumar Vinayak Dongre | |
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Born | 1940 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Medical Doctor, Social Worker |
Organization(s) | The Society for Eradication of Leprosy, Mumbai |
Known for | Eradication of leprosy in urban and rural areas of Maharashtra |
Awards | Padma Shri (2022) |
Dongre is a Graduate of Faculty of Aurvedic Medicine (GFAM), holds the MBBS degree, and Post-Graduate Diplomas in Public Relations and Advertising Management and Medico-Legal Systems.[1]