Award winning surgeon listens to tales of Indian wildlife

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, August 23

The Jalandhar Rotary Club organised an informative and an educational online meeting with Padma Shri Dr Prakash Amte, an award winning wildlife saviour and a surgeon. Winner of the prestigious Mother Award for Social Justice, Lokmanya Tilak Award, Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership, Dr Amte is known for his selfless and dedicated service towards wild animals. A surgeon by profession, he is equally well known for his charitable medical work and his contribution towards wildlife.

Nupur Sandhu, the project coordinator the interaction with Dr Amte, while secretary Mandeep Singh coordinated the online proceedings.

“My aim is to make sure that no poor patient suffers due to lack of treatment,” said Dr Amte. The meeting was widely attended by Rotarians and non-Rotarians from all parts of the country and even Lahore. More than 75 members were present from Rotary Clubs of Jalgaon, Lahore, Bengaluru, Chennai and other places.

“It was indeed interesting and extremely informative to hear about the tales of the widespread Indian wildlife and its various facts and features,” stated Prabhpal Singh Pannu, president. The members also got to see and enjoy a series of videos depicting Dr Amte’s involvement with some of the most exotic species of wild animals.

“My aim is to treat them like my own children. It is quite fascinating to see how my kids are attracted to these animals and play with them like friends, fearlessly,” added Dr Amte.