India, Aug. 19 -- HT Syndication

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], August 19: On 14 August 2025, just ahead of India's Independence Day, Dr. V.K. Jain, widely known as the "CPR Doctor of India", has been conferred with the prestigious State Award by the Government of Rajasthan, presented by Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to public health, environmental sustainability, and social welfare.

Dr. Jain has been at the forefront of advocating for CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training to be made mandatory in school education, aiming to create a generation equipped with life-saving skills. His mission is aligned with the vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047, where every school graduate ...