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| | name = Dr. Ashok Laxmanrao Kukade
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| | caption = Dr. Ashok Laxmanrao kukade
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| | birth_place = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
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| | nationality = Indian
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| | education = [[M.B.B.S.]] and [[M.S.]] in [[Surgery]]
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| | alma_mater = [[Fergusson college]], [[Pune]]
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| | occupation = General surgeon
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| | years_active = 1966 to present
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| | known_for = Social service in medical sector
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| | spouse = Dr. Jyotsna Kukade
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| | awards = [[Padma Bhushan]]
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| |work_institution=[[Vivekanand Hospital and Research Center|Vivekanad Hospital]]}}
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| {{short description|An Indian physician and author}} | |
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| '''Dr. Ashok Laxmanrao Kukade''' (aka. Kukade Kaka) is a well known Indian physician, author and social worker, who was awarded [[Padma Bhushan]] (2019),<ref>{{cite web |title=List of Padma Awardees 2019 |url=https://padmaawards.gov.in/PDFS/2019AwardeesList.pdf |website=Padmaawards.gov.in |publisher=[[Government of India]]}}</ref> India's third-highest [[Indian honours system|civilian award]] for his work in the medical field.<ref>{{cite news |title=लातूरचे डॉ. अशोक कुकडे यांना पद्म भूषण पुरस्कार |url=http://www.saamana.com/padma-bhushan-award-to-dr-ashok-kukade-latur/ |publisher=[[Saamna]] |date=January 25, 2019 |language=Marathi}}</ref> He is the founder of [[Vivekanand Hospital and Research Center]] in [[Latur]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news |title=ग्रंथालय अधिवेशनाच्या स्वागताध्यक्षपदी डॉ. कुकडे |url=https://www.esakal.com/marathwada/latur-news-ashok-kukade-60942 |publisher=[[Sakal]] |date=July 20, 2017 |language=Marathi}}</ref> | | '''Ashok Laxmanrao Kukade''' is an Indian surgeon and author, who was awarded [[Padma Bhushan]] (2019),<ref>{{cite web |title=List of Padma Awardees 2019 |url=https://padmaawards.gov.in/PDFS/2019AwardeesList.pdf |website=Padmaawards.gov.in |publisher=[[Government of India]]}}</ref> India's third-highest [[Indian honours system|civilian award]] for his work in the medical field.<ref>{{cite news |title=लातूरचे डॉ. अशोक कुकडे यांना पद्म भूषण पुरस्कार |url=http://www.saamana.com/padma-bhushan-award-to-dr-ashok-kukade-latur/ |publisher=[[Saamna]] |date=January 25, 2019 |language=Marathi}}</ref> He is the co-founder of [[Vivekanand Hospital and Research Center]] along with Dr.Firke, Dr.Alurkar in [[Latur]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news |title=ग्रंथालय अधिवेशनाच्या स्वागताध्यक्षपदी डॉ. कुकडे |url=https://www.esakal.com/marathwada/latur-news-ashok-kukade-60942 |publisher=[[Sakal]] |date=July 20, 2017 |language=Marathi}}</ref> |
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| == Early life and Education ==
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| Dr. Ashok Kukade was born in well educated family. His father Laxmanrao Kukade was a famous physician in [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]]. His family shifted to Narayan Peth, Pune in 1952. He was one of the brightest students of his class. After his primary studies, he was admitted to [[Fergusson University|Fergusson college]], Pune. He was a gold medallist and University topper in [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|M.B.B.S.]] course. After that he completed his [[Master of Science|M.S.]] in [[Surgery]]. Due to his childhood association with [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]], he was inclined towards social work and patriotism. He volunteered in various camps and social works during his school days including drought of 1953.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kukade|first=Ashok|title=Katha Eka Dhyeysadhanechi|publisher=Snehal Prakashan|pages=1–15}}</ref>
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| == Settling in Latur ==
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| He was inclined towards social work from his childhood. As a result, after completion of education, he decided to apply his knowledge to the benefit of the society, especially where there are very less medical facilities available. He came to [[Latur]] in 1966 with his wife Jyotsna Kukade (Also a doctor and social worker) and established [[Vivekanand Hospital and Research Center|Vivekanand Hospital]] on 4 January 1966, the birth anniversary of [[Swami Vivekananda]]. Dr. Bharadia and Dr. Alurkar were associates and co-founders of hospital. At that time, Latur was lacking even basic medical facilities.
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| == Vivekanand Hospital ==
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| During early years in 1966, hospital was established in a single room. Due to the dedication in work, hospital saw very good response in early years. As a result a new building was constructed and inaugurated on 15 August 1969.
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| == Emergency Years ==
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| Dr. Kukade was arrested along with several other [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh|RSS]] leaders during the [[The Emergency (India)|Internal Emergency]] imposed by Prime Minister [[Indira Gandhi]] in 1975.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kapoor|first=Coomi|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=ABbLCQAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y|title=The Emergency: A Personal History|publisher=Penguin UK|isbn=9789352141197}}</ref> He was shifted to [[Nashik]] Jail on 6 July 1975. During the imprisonment, he helped the prison administration by providing medication and support for patients and [[political prisoner]]s. He organised many [[Blood donation|blood donation camps]] as well as performed surgeries in prison during his stay. He was released from prison in March 1977.
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| == Social Work ==
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| === Drought of 1970-1973 ===
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| Dr. Kukade worked with dedication during the drought of 1970-1973. He managed to provide food for I.T.I hostel students. Also, he opened a primary medical centre in Gangapur, a village near [[Latur|Latur city]] in 1972.
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| == Personal life ==
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| [[File:Ashok and jyotsna kukade.jpg|thumb|211x211px|Dr. Ashok Kukade with his wife Dr. Jyotsna Kukade in an event in Latur]]
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| Dr. Ashok Kukade currently lives in [[Latur]] with this wife. He has a daughter who is also a dedicated social worker in [[Pune]].
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| {{PadmaBhushanAwardRecipients 2010–19}} | | {{PadmaBhushanAwardRecipients 2010–19}} |
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