Sushovan Banerjee

Sushovan Banerjee ( – 26 July 2022), also known as One Rupee Doctor, was an Indian physician and politician. He was known for treating needy people for one rupee. In 1984, he was the MLA of Bolpur. In 2020, he was awarded the fourth highest civilian honour of India Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in the field of medicine.

Early life Banerjee was from Bolpur, West Bengal. He did his graduation from R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital and did his PG degree in Pathology from Calcutta University. Then he moved to London for a diploma in Haematology. In the same year, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution on the field of medicine. He has also got a gold medal from R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Awards Gold Medal Padma Shri in 2020