Dr Behl receives national award for excellence in gastroenterology

Dr Nitin Shanker Behl, Director, Institute of Gastro & Liver Diseases, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, has been honoured with the prestigious National Award for “Excellence in Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy” at the Pioneer of Medical Sciences India 2025 Conclave held at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The award was presented by Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, and Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers .

It is one of the highest national-level honours bestowed in the field of medical sciences.The event was dedicated to honouring India’s extraordinary healthcare contributors under the national health and family welfare department and NITI Aayog .