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Dr Sushovan Bandyopadhyay, better known as ‘Ek Takar Daktar’ or ‘one rupee doctor’ was a physician from Bolpur, West Bengal, who charged only 1 rupee to treat his patients. He was an epitome of humanity and treated patients for over 50 years. The 84 year old humanitarian passed away on Tuesday in a hospital in Kolkata. In 50 years, he never hiked his fees because he believed there were many people for whom even Re 1 mattered and they deserved proper medical attention too. He was awarded India’s fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri in 2020 for his contribution to the field of medicine. Padma Shri Dr. Sushovan Bandyopadhyay was a philanthropist and an embodiment of benevolence. He will always be remembered for his contributions to healthcare as the ‘One Rupee doctor’. Saddened to hear about his demise. My condolences to his family and well wishers. Om Shanti.— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda)