King George’s Medical University in Uttar Pradesh has announced the launch of a Gold Medal named after the Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha.
On X, Dr. Saha shared his thoughts, expressing nostalgia and gratitude, stating, “Nostalgic moment for me. King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, my alma mater, has instituted a Gold Medal in my name for meritorious students excelling in Dental Sciences. I thank the entire KGMU fraternity for this honour.”
The University wrote a letter to the Chief Minister, stating: “On the occasion of your auspicious arrival at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, on 26th November 2024, and impressed by your inspiration and contribution to the institution, the Vice Chancellor of King George’s Medical University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, has announced the launch of the ‘Chief Minister Tripura (Manik Saha) Gold Medal’ to be awarded to the postgraduate student securing the highest marks in the subject of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery during the university’s convocation.”
King George’s Medical University (KGMU), located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, is a prestigious medical institution established in 1905. Over the years, it has grown to become a leading center for medical education and research, offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs1. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Medical Council of India (MCI).
Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, born on January 8, 1953, in Agartala, Tripura, is the 11th and current Chief Minister of Tripura. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Government Dental College, Patna, and his Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from King George’s Medical University, Lucknow. Dr. Saha has had a distinguished career in both the medical and political fields. He served as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura from 2020 to 2022 and has been a member of the Tripura Legislative Assembly since 2022.
