Krishnaswami Srinivas Sanjivi
Krishnaswami Srinivas Sanjivi (1903–1994) was an Indian medical doctor, Gandhian, social worker and the founder of Voluntary Health Services (VHS), a medical facility in Chennai reported to be serving the lower and middle-class people of the society. He was honoured by the Government of India in 1971 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award. Five years later, the government followed it up by awarding him the third highest civilian award of Padma Bhushan in 1976.
Krishnaswami Srinivas Sanjivi | |
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| Born | 1903 Pudukkottai, British India |
| Died | 1994 |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | Social service |
| Parent(s) | P. S. Krishnaswamy Iyer Dharmambal |
| Relatives | Krishnasami Venkataraman (brother) K. Swaminathan (brother) Madhav Sharma (nephew) |
| Awards | Padma Shri Padma Bhushan |
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