Dr. S. R. Mehta, Padma Shri, Renowned Jaipur Physician, Passes Away
Jaipur: Distinguished doctor and Padma Shri recipient Dr SR Mehta died at the age of 95 here Thursday, leaving the medical fraternity in grieving. He was extensively considered among Rajasthan’s a lot of appreciated physicians and medical teachers. His last rites were carried out with state honours at Adarsh Nagar cremation ground.Dr Mehta functioned as the principal of SMS Medical College and headed SMS Hospital throughout his medical profession covering over 7 years. He was related to numerous leading medical bodies, consisting of the Medical Council of India, Indian Medical Association, National Board of Examinations, Rajasthan Medical Council, and AIIMS advisory panels.Understood for his scientific competence and ethical medical practice, Dr Mehta got numerous honours for his contribution to medication, consisting of Dr BC Roy National Award and Rajasthan Shri. Previous Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was amongst his trainees at SMS Medical College.