Gagan Singh Sonal

 

Dr. Gagan Singh Sonal dedicated his entire professional life towards improving the public health in India. He rose from a very humble background in rural Pithoragarh and made it to AIIMS for his medical education and subsequently retired as the Director of Vector Borne Disease Control Program/ Malaria Eradication program in Ministry of Health. He passed away untimely due to Covid 19 on May 23rd, 2021 in New Delhi.

At the beginning of every Academic year, two (2) MBBS and two (2) BSc Nursing student from each level (i.e. 2 each from the first/second/ third- and fourth-year students of MBBS and BSc respectively) at AIIMS, New Delhi will be awarded the scholarship.

​The Scholarship will provide ₹ 2000 per month to each student. This amount is subject to change and revision with a short notice.