BWI: Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Rosaiah Confers Shriram Ilakkiya Kazhagam’s ‘Aram Award’ on Dr. K.V. Thiruvengadam

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Source: Shriram Chits Tamilnadu Pvt Ltd
Thursday, July 25, 2013 12:40 PM IST (07:10 AM GMT)
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Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Rosaiah Confers Shriram Ilakkiya Kazhagam's 'Aram Award' on Dr. K.V. Thiruvengadam


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Thursday, July 25, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- "Thirukkural is a treasure trove. Its greatness is seen behind all religions and philosophies," said His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu, conferring the Aram Award for the year 2012 on the 87-year-old Professor of Medicine, Padma Shree Dr. K.V. Thiruvengadam (Dr. KVT). One lakh cash prize was presented to the doctor in recognition of his selfless contribution to the field of medicine as a teacher, doctor, researcher and humanist. The awarding ceremony was held in a function arranged in the city recently (July 24, 2013).

"Thirukkural discusses power of virtue. It extols self-control and charity. It is applicable to the young and the old and at all times," added the Governor.

The Aram Award was instituted in the year 2003 by Shriram Ilakkiya Kazhagam (SIK), a literary wing of Shriram Group, to honour noble persons or institutions whose activities showcase the high ideals of the life as visualized by the Saint Poet Thiruvalluvar. The dynamic Chairman of the Shriram Group, Padma Bhushan R. Thyagarajan, is the reason behind the institution of the award.

Dr. KVT donated the rupees one lakh gift money towards the noble service of Sankara Nethralaya and said doctors as propounded in Thirukkural should first personally diagnose the patients and think on the medical attention they need rather than prescribing tests. Medicine is a field that requires utmost ethics than any other domain. Doctors should interact with patients a lot to understand the treatment that could be appropriate. Treatment to the illness should be patient based and not the disease based.

About Dr. K.V. Thiruvengadam

Prof. Dr. K.V. Thiruvengadam popularly known as Dr. KVT is a living legend and a strong advocate of medical ethics. He completed his MBBS at Stanley Medical College in 1950 and in 1955 received his M.D. (General Medicine) degree from Madras University. He has put a 31 combined years of service as professor of medicine in Stanley Medical College and Madras Medical College, passing down his indepth knowledge of medicine and ethics generation to generation. After retirement he continued his teaching profession without intermittence for 25 more years in private institutions. Most of his students who are shining stars of various disciplines of medicine are serving in India, America and UK.

He is the recepient of serveral awards. Honours including Padma Shree Award, Star of Stanley; Dr. B.C. Roy Award; Lifetime Achievement Award from Madras Medical College; Dr. MGR Medical University's DSc (Doctor of Science) degree for his research; Dhanvanthri Award; and Paramacharya Award are evident to his expertise and immense medical knowledge.

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His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu, conferred the 'Aram Award for the year 2012' on the 87-year-old Professor of Medicine, Padma Shree Dr. K.V. Thiruvengadam and presented one lakh rupees cash prize on 24th July 2013 at Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai. Dr. Avvai Natarajan, Chairman, Shriram Ilakkiya Kazhagam, Mr. R. Thyagarajan, Founder-Chairman, Shriram Group, Mr. G. Ranga Rao, IAS (Retd.) and Shri R. Kannan, Director, Shriram Group are also seen along with him in the picture
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His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Tamil Nadu, conferred the 'Aram Award for the year 2012' on the 87-year-old Professor of Medicine, Padma Shree Dr. K.V. Thiruvengadam and presented one lakh rupees cash prize on 24th July 2013 at Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai. Dr. Avvai Natarajan, Chairman, Shriram Ilakkiya Kazhagam, Mr. R. Thyagarajan, Founder-Chairman, Shriram Group, Mr. G. Ranga Rao, IAS (Retd.) and Shri R. Kannan, Director, Shriram Group are also seen along with him in the picture


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