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{{Short description|Indian gynecologist}} | |||
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| name = Tsering Landol | | name = Tsering Landol | ||
| image = | | image = Tsering_Landol.jpg | ||
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| caption = Dr. Tsering Landol | | caption = Dr. Tsering Landol in 2020 | ||
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| birth_place = [[Ladakh]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India | | birth_place = [[Ladakh]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India | ||
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| spouse = | | spouse = | ||
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| children = | | children = | ||
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| website = | | website = | ||
| awards = [[Padma Shri]], [[Padma Bhushan]] | | awards = [[Padma Shri]], [[Padma Bhushan]] | ||
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'''Tsering Landol''' is an Indian gynecologist and one of the pioneers of [[women's health]] in the [[Ladakh]] Union Territory of India.<ref name="Real Heroes">{{cite web | url=http://thehelp-incfund.org/1/category/newz%20and%20ideas/1.html | title=Real Heroes | publisher=the HELP inc Fund | date=2015 | access-date=11 December 2015}}</ref> She served at the Sonam Norboo Memorial Government Hospital, [[Leh]]<ref>{{cite | '''Tsering Landol''' is an Indian gynecologist and one of the pioneers of [[women's health]] in the [[Ladakh]] Union Territory of India.<ref name="Real Heroes">{{cite web | url=http://thehelp-incfund.org/1/category/newz%20and%20ideas/1.html | title=Real Heroes | publisher=the HELP inc Fund | date=2015 | access-date=11 December 2015}}</ref> She is Ladakh's first women gynecologist<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Meet Ladakh’s First Woman Gynaecologist And Padma Awardee Dr Tsering Landol |url=https://swachhindia.ndtv.com/meet-ladakhs-first-woman-gynaecologist-and-padma-awardee-dr-tsering-landol-81015/ |work=swachhindia ndtv}}</ref>, who was awarded the [[Padma Bhushan]], the third-highest civilian award in India, in 2020 by the President, [[Ram Nath Kovind]] for her outstanding contribution to women's healthcare. | ||
== Early life == | |||
Dr. Landol was born in 1945 to farming family. She was the first in her family to receive formal education and to have the opportunity to attend school. After completing her education in [[Srinagar]], she began her career at the district hospital in 1979, where she worked in challenging conditions, including sub-zero temperatures.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Work & recognition == | |||
Dr. Tsering Landol served at the Sonam Norboo Memorial Government Hospital, [[Leh]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Akundi |first1=Sweta |date=3 February 2020 |title=Meet Ladakh's first gynaecologist |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/meet-ladakhs-first-gynaecologist-dr-tsering-landol/article30724930.ece |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> and is also associated with other educational institutions.<ref name="List of participants">{{cite web |date=2015 |title=List of participants |url=http://www.econ.chula.ac.th/public/research_center/chealth/CHealthParticipants2.html |access-date=11 December 2015 |publisher=Chulalongkorn University}}</ref> The [[Government of India]] awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the [[Padma Shri]], in 2006, and Padma Bhusan in 2020 for her contributions to Indian medicine,<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web |date=2015 |title=Padma Awards |url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |access-date=21 July 2015 |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India}}</ref> making her one of the few woman recipients of the award from [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]<ref name="NAMES OF PADMA AWARDEES OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR STATE">{{cite web |date=2015 |title=NAMES OF PADMA AWARDEES OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR STATE |url=http://jkgad.nic.in/pdf/Award1.pdf |access-date=11 December 2015 |publisher=Government of Jammu and Kashmir}}</ref> and the first Ladakhi woman doctor to receive the honour.<ref name="35 decorated with Padma awards so far">{{cite web |date=2 February 2006 |title=35 decorated with Padma awards so far |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100203/jkplus.htm#2 |access-date=11 December 2015 |work=The Tribune}}</ref> She is also featured on the 'Wall of Fame' which features those who have exhibited excellence throughout their career or existence have exemplified glory and greatness. The Wall recognizes those individuals and teams which have attained high achievement and/or made a significant contribution to society.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wall of Fame |url=http://www.proudladakh.com/wall-of-fame/ |access-date=2019-01-19 |website=Proud Ladakh |language=en-US}}</ref> Landol is featured in ''The Song Collector'', a documentary film on the life of the renowned Ladakhi folk musician, [[Morup Namgyal]].<ref name="THE SONG COLLECTOR">{{cite web |date=2015 |title=THE SONG COLLECTOR |url=http://www.thesongcollector.com/synopsis.html |access-date=11 December 2015 |publisher=thesongcollector.com}}</ref> She was awarded Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India in the year 2020.<ref name="Padma Awards 2020 Conferred To 13 Unsung Heroes Of Medicine">{{cite web |date=2020 |title=Padma Awards 2020 Conferred To 13 Unsung Heroes Of Medicine |url=https://medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/padma-awards-2020-conferred-to-13-unsung-heroes-of-medicine-62617 |access-date=27 January 2020 |publisher=Medical Dialogues}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |author=The Hindu Net Desk |date=2020-01-26 |title=Full list of 2020 Padma awardees |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/full-list-of-2020-padma-awardees/article30656841.ece |access-date=2020-01-31 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In 2021, Landol became a laureate of the [[Asian Scientist 100]] by the ''[[Asian Scientist]]''.<ref>{{cite web |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |title=The Asian Scientist 100 |url=https://www.asianscientist.com/as100/ |access-date=13 March 2025 |website= |publisher=[[Asian Scientist]] |language= |quote=}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:25, 8 February 2026
Tsering Landol | |
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 Dr. Tsering Landol in 2020 | |
| Born | Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Occupation | Gynecologist |
| Awards | Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan |
Tsering Landol is an Indian gynecologist and one of the pioneers of women's health in the Ladakh Union Territory of India.[1] She is Ladakh's first women gynecologist[2], who was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India, in 2020 by the President, Ram Nath Kovind for her outstanding contribution to women's healthcare.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Dr. Landol was born in 1945 to farming family. She was the first in her family to receive formal education and to have the opportunity to attend school. After completing her education in Srinagar, she began her career at the district hospital in 1979, where she worked in challenging conditions, including sub-zero temperatures.[2]
Work & recognition[edit | edit source]
Dr. Tsering Landol served at the Sonam Norboo Memorial Government Hospital, Leh[3] and is also associated with other educational institutions.[4] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2006, and Padma Bhusan in 2020 for her contributions to Indian medicine,[5] making her one of the few woman recipients of the award from Jammu and Kashmir[6] and the first Ladakhi woman doctor to receive the honour.[7] She is also featured on the 'Wall of Fame' which features those who have exhibited excellence throughout their career or existence have exemplified glory and greatness. The Wall recognizes those individuals and teams which have attained high achievement and/or made a significant contribution to society.[8] Landol is featured in The Song Collector, a documentary film on the life of the renowned Ladakhi folk musician, Morup Namgyal.[9] She was awarded Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India in the year 2020.[10][11] In 2021, Landol became a laureate of the Asian Scientist 100 by the Asian Scientist.[12]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Real Heroes". the HELP inc Fund. 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Meet Ladakh's First Woman Gynaecologist And Padma Awardee Dr Tsering Landol". swachhindia ndtv.
- ↑ Akundi, Sweta (3 February 2020). "Meet Ladakh's first gynaecologist". The Hindu.
- ↑ "List of participants". Chulalongkorn University. 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "NAMES OF PADMA AWARDEES OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR STATE" (PDF). Government of Jammu and Kashmir. 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ↑ "35 decorated with Padma awards so far". The Tribune. 2 February 2006. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ↑ "Wall of Fame". Proud Ladakh. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ↑ "THE SONG COLLECTOR". thesongcollector.com. 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2020 Conferred To 13 Unsung Heroes Of Medicine". Medical Dialogues. 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ↑ The Hindu Net Desk (26 January 2020). "Full list of 2020 Padma awardees". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ↑ "The Asian Scientist 100". Asian Scientist. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
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