A distinguished British Sikh medical professional, Dr. Amritpal Singh Hungin, boasting over three decades of general practice (GP) expertise, has been knighted in the New Year’s honours list. This annual list, released by the government’s Cabinet Office under the name of King Charles III, recognizes exceptional accomplishments and selfless dedication nationwide.
Dr. Hungin, also known as Professor Pali Hungin, serves as the Emeritus Professor of General Practice at Newcastle University and has been honored for his significant contributions to medicine. His career highlights include serving as the founding dean of medicine at Durham University and presiding over the British Medical Association (BMA).
The honours list extends recognition to around 30 Indian-origin healthcare professionals, philanthropists, and community activists for their altruistic contributions to society. Notable recipients of the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) include Dr. Chandra Mohan Kanneganti and Dr. Mala Rao, acknowledged for their services to General Practice and public health, respectively. Bidesh Sarkar, the chief financial officer at the Department for Business and Trade, receives the CBE honor for his public service contributions.
Among the Order of the British Empire (OBE) awardees are Baldev Parkash Bhardwaj, Dr. Dipankar Datta, Munir Patel, Dr. Shriti Pattani, Rajwinder Singh, and Vinaichandra Guduguntla Venkatesham, recognized for their diverse contributions ranging from community service to occupational health and sports.
The list further includes over 1,200 recipients honored for outstanding achievements, with Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBEs) recognizing individuals from various backgrounds. Notable British Indian awardees in this category include Dr. Sanjay Bhandari for services to sport and Jayshree Rajkotia for contributions to Indian culture.
Additional MBE recipients of Indian origin encompass Tajinder Kaur Banwait, Dr. Manav Bhavsar, Nilesh Bhasker Dosa, Dr. Dinendra Singh Gill, and Dr. Gian Parkash Gopal, recognized for their efforts in business, healthcare, social equality, trauma care, and community cohesion.
Moreover, the list features individuals such as Jasdeep Hari Bhajan Singh Khalsa, Dr. Meenakshi Nagpaul, and Satish Manilal Parmar, acknowledged for charitable services, contributions to the NHS, and public service, respectively. Indian-origin recipients of the Order of the British Empire (BEMs) include Chandra Shekhar Biyani and Harbaksh Singh Grewal, honored for contributions to medical education and charitable services.
