Vishwa Kumar Gupta | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sialkot undivided India |
| Occupation | Homoeopathic physician |
| Parent | Om Prakash Gupta |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Vishwa Kumar Gupta, is an Indianhomoeopathic physician and former Principal of the Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College,[1] New Delhi.[2] TheGovernment of India honoured him, in 2013, by awarding him thePadma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the field of medicine.[3]
Vishwa Kumar Gupta, son of Om Prakash Gupta,[4] hails from Sialkot undivided India, and graduated (GHMS) in the alternative medicine system of homoeopathy from the city.[4] His career was mainly at the Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi from where he retired as the Principal.[2]
Gupta was the President of theIndian Institute of Homoeopathic Physicians, (IIHP) for two consecutive two year terms, from 1998 to 2002.[2] He was a member of the Central Council of Homoeopathy[5] from 1990 to 1995,[2] has also served as a member of many committees of theMinistry of Health and Family Welfare, for theGovernment of India projects[2] and was the honourable physician to thePresident of India.[2]
Gupta has attended many national and international conferences where he has presented scientific papers.[2] A recipient of the fourth highest Indian civilian award ofPadma Shri, in 2013,[3] Gupta lives at Rajouri Garden, in New Delhi.[4][5]