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{{Short description|Indian homoeopathic physician}}
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| children                = Dr.Shantanu Gupta, Dr.Shweta Gupta
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'''Vishwa Kumar Gupta''', is an Indian [[homoeopathic]] physician and former Principal of the Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College,<ref name="NHMC">{{cite web | url=http://www.nhmc.delhigovt.nic.in/ | title=NHMC | publisher=NHMC | date=2014 | access-date=26 October 2014}}</ref> New Delhi.<ref name="Similima">{{cite web | url=http://www.similima.com/padmasreeaward-to-homeopathy-doctor-vk-gupta | title=Similima | publisher=Similima | date=2013 | access-date=26 October 2014}}</ref> The [[Government of India]] honoured him, in 2013, by awarding him the [[Padma Shri]], the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the field of medicine.<ref name="Padma 2013">{{cite web | url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=91838 | title=Padma 2013 | publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India | date=25 January 2013 | access-date=10 October 2014}}</ref>
'''Vishwa Kumar Gupta''', is an Indian [[homoeopathic]] physician and former Principal of the Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College,<ref name="NHMC">{{cite web | url=http://www.nhmc.delhigovt.nic.in/ | title=NHMC | publisher=NHMC | date=2014 | access-date=26 October 2014 | archive-date=26 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026142028/http://www.nhmc.delhigovt.nic.in/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> New Delhi.<ref name="Similima">{{cite web | url=http://www.similima.com/padmasreeaward-to-homeopathy-doctor-vk-gupta | title=Similima | publisher=Similima | date=2013 | access-date=26 October 2014 | archive-date=26 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026144110/http://www.similima.com/padmasreeaward-to-homeopathy-doctor-vk-gupta | url-status=dead }}</ref> The [[Government of India]] honoured him, in 2013, by awarding him the [[Padma Shri]], the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the field of medicine.<ref name="Padma 2013">{{cite web | url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=91838 | title=Padma 2013 | publisher=Press Information Bureau, Government of India | date=25 January 2013 | access-date=10 October 2014}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Vishwa Kumar Gupta, son of Om Prakash Gupta,<ref name="Delhi Homoeo Board" /> hails from Kanpur, and graduated (GHMS) in the alternative medicine system of homoeopathy from the city.<ref name="Delhi Homoeo Board">{{cite web | url=http://www.delhihomeoboard.com/doctors-list.php?zone=West | title=Delhi Homoeo Board | publisher=Delhi Homoeo Board | date=2014 | access-date=26 October 2014}}</ref> His career was mainly at the Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi from where he retired as the Principal.<ref name="Similima" />
Vishwa Kumar Gupta, son of Om Prakash Gupta,<ref name="Delhi Homoeo Board" /> hails from Sialkot undivided India, and graduated (GHMS) in the alternative medicine system of homoeopathy from the city.<ref name="Delhi Homoeo Board">{{cite web | url=http://www.delhihomeoboard.com/doctors-list.php?zone=West | title=Delhi Homoeo Board | publisher=Delhi Homoeo Board | date=2014 | access-date=26 October 2014 | archive-date=26 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026144957/http://www.delhihomeoboard.com/doctors-list.php?zone=West | url-status=dead }}</ref> His career was mainly at the Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi from where he retired as the Principal.<ref name="Similima" />


Gupta was the President of the ''Indian Institute of Homoeopathic Physicians'', (IIHP) for two consecutive two year terms, from 1998 to 2002.<ref name="Similima" /> He was a member of the Central Council of Homoeopathy<ref name="Central Council of Homoeopathy">{{cite web | url=http://www.cchindia.com/list-practitioners.htm | title=Central Council of Homoeopathy | publisher=Central Council of Homoeopathy | date=2014 | access-date=26 October 2014}}</ref> from 1990 to 1995,<ref name="Similima" /> has also served as a member of many committees of the [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]], for the [[Government of India]] projects<ref name="Similima" /> and was the honourable physician to the [[President of India]].<ref name="Similima" />
[[File:Prof V.K.Gupta getting Padma Shri.jpg|thumb|The President, Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Padma Shri Award to Dr. V.K.Gupta, at an Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on 20th April 2013.]]
 
Gupta was the President of the ''Indian Institute of Homoeopathic Physicians'', (IIHP) for two consecutive two year terms, from 1998 to 2002.<ref name="Similima" /> He was a member of the Central Council of Homoeopathy<ref name="Central Council of Homoeopathy">{{cite web | url=http://www.cchindia.com/list-practitioners.htm | title=Central Council of Homoeopathy | publisher=Central Council of Homoeopathy | date=2014 | access-date=26 October 2014 | archive-date=26 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026144635/http://www.cchindia.com/list-practitioners.htm | url-status=dead }}</ref> from 1990 to 1995,<ref name="Similima" /> has also served as a member of many committees of the [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]], for the [[Government of India]] projects<ref name="Similima" /> and was the honourable physician to the [[President of India]].<ref name="Similima" />


Gupta has attended many national and international conferences where he has presented scientific papers.<ref name="Similima" /> A recipient of the fourth highest Indian civilian award of [[Padma Shri]], in 2013,<ref name="Padma 2013" /> Gupta lives at Rajouri Garden, in New Delhi.<ref name="Delhi Homoeo Board" /><ref name="Central Council of Homoeopathy" />
Gupta has attended many national and international conferences where he has presented scientific papers.<ref name="Similima" /> A recipient of the fourth highest Indian civilian award of [[Padma Shri]], in 2013,<ref name="Padma 2013" /> Gupta lives at Rajouri Garden, in New Delhi.<ref name="Delhi Homoeo Board" /><ref name="Central Council of Homoeopathy" />
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{cite web | url=http://www.theindianpanorama.com/2013/04/08/president-confers-padma-awards/ | title=Padma Awards List | publisher=Indian Panorama | date=2014 | access-date=12 October 2014}}
* {{cite web | url=http://www.theindianpanorama.com/2013/04/08/president-confers-padma-awards/ | title=Padma Awards List | publisher=Indian Panorama | date=2014 | access-date=12 October 2014}}
*Dhanwantri Award
*International Hahnemann Award


{{Padma Shri Award Recipients in Medicine}}
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Vishwa Kumar Gupta
Born
Sialkot undivided India
OccupationHomoeopathic physician
Spouse(s)Dr.Neelam Gupta
ChildrenDr.Shantanu Gupta, Dr.Shweta Gupta
Parents
  • Om Prakash Gupta (father)
  • Vidyawati gupta (mother)
AwardsPadma Shri

Vishwa Kumar Gupta, is an Indian homoeopathic physician and former Principal of the Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College,[1] New Delhi.[2] The Government of India honoured him, in 2013, by awarding him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the field of medicine.[3]

Biography[edit | edit source]

Vishwa Kumar Gupta, son of Om Prakash Gupta,[4] hails from Sialkot undivided India, and graduated (GHMS) in the alternative medicine system of homoeopathy from the city.[4] His career was mainly at the Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi from where he retired as the Principal.[2]

The President, Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Padma Shri Award to Dr. V.K.Gupta, at an Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on 20th April 2013.

Gupta was the President of the Indian Institute of Homoeopathic Physicians, (IIHP) for two consecutive two year terms, from 1998 to 2002.[2] He was a member of the Central Council of Homoeopathy[5] from 1990 to 1995,[2] has also served as a member of many committees of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, for the Government of India projects[2] and was the honourable physician to the President of India.[2]

Gupta has attended many national and international conferences where he has presented scientific papers.[2] A recipient of the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri, in 2013,[3] Gupta lives at Rajouri Garden, in New Delhi.[4][5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "NHMC". NHMC. 2014. Archived from the original on 26 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Similima". Similima. 2013. Archived from the original on 26 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Padma 2013". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Delhi Homoeo Board". Delhi Homoeo Board. 2014. Archived from the original on 26 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Central Council of Homoeopathy". Central Council of Homoeopathy. 2014. Archived from the original on 26 October 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2014.

External links[edit | edit source]

  • "Padma Awards List". Indian Panorama. 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  • Dhanwantri Award
  • International Hahnemann Award