Dr. Ansuman Kar is a dedicated medical professional and multidisciplinary academic with extensive experience in public health, clinical medicine, medical education, literature, and community service. He currently serves as Specialist Medical Officer at Sub Divisional Hospital, Rairakhol, Sambalpur, Odisha. His professional journey includes serving as Senior Resident at Shri Jagannath Medical College, Puri, Block Public Health Officer at Mahakalpada, Medical Officer at various PHCs and UPHC Unit-8, Bhubaneswar, and Resident Medical Officer and Junior Resident in Respiratory Medicine at Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.

Public Health & Medical Service

Dr. Kar has demonstrated strong commitment to public healthcare, having worked as a COVID warrior in the State's first Telemedicine facility and spearheaded the Pulse Polio 2020 campaign in Bhubaneswar as a Zonal In-charge. He is also involved in the ongoing HPV vaccination campaign at SDH Rairakhol. Under his leadership, UPHC Unit-8 received the Kayakalp Award 2019–20 from the Government of Odisha.

Research & Academic Contributions

Dr. Kar has contributed to medical research through more than 14 academic papers in national and international journals. He has received recognition for research presentations, including the Best Oral Paper Award at IAPSM OSB 2021 State Conference at VIMSAAR, Burla, and the Best Poster Presentation Award at EFICON 2022, AIIMS Patna. His professional interests encompass medicine, public health, respiratory medicine, mental health, and community healthcare.

Leadership & Professional Engagement

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Kar has held several leadership and editorial positions. He served as Joint Secretary of IMA Bhubaneswar (2024–25) and is the Editor of IMA Vision. He is also serving as Secretary of Utkal Chatra Sahitya Samaj, Cuttack, and Secretary of Kalinga Bharati, Cuttack. During his student years, he founded the KIIT Wordsmith Society and KHWAAB – The Art of Giving Society, and served as Chief Editor of KRITIKA, the annual magazine of KIIT University.

Literary, Media & Cultural Contributions

Dr. Kar is a distinguished communicator, writer, commentator, and cultural contributor. He has provided live commentary for the Ratha Yatra since 2019 through platforms including All India Radio and leading Odisha media outlets. He has also served as a live commentator for Shri Lingaraj's Ashokastami Yatra since 2021. His columns covering medical, spiritual, historical, literary, and cultural subjects have appeared in several Odia newspapers and publications.

His literary contributions include books such as Upendra Bhanja – The Brightest Luminary of Odisha Literature, Dil Ki Khwahish Sabdon Mein, Bicchanda Bani, and Comprehensive Guide to Mental Health.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Kar has received numerous honours, including the Arising Young Doctor Award 2026 by Rotary Bhubaneswar, Vyasa Putra Samman 2024, Purna Kumbha Samman 2024, Swasthya Samman 2022, Seba Ratna Samman 2023, Bagmi Samman 2021, and the Dr. K.P. Misra Endowment Award 2020. He has also received multiple awards for academic excellence, public speaking, theatre, debate, writing, and community service.

Social Service & Extracurricular Excellence

His commitment to social service began during his student years through the National Service Scheme (NSS), where he was recognized as the State Best Student Volunteer of NSS in 2013. He has participated extensively in awareness campaigns, cultural initiatives, youth programmes, debates, theatre, music, broadcasting, and community-oriented activities. His longstanding association with All India Radio and Doordarshan further reflects his exceptional communication and public-engagement abilities.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Dr. Ansuman Kar demonstrates strong eligibility for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels through his combination of clinical expertise, public-health service, research contributions, academic presentations, and community-oriented healthcare initiatives. His 14+ academic publications, award-winning research presentations, involvement in contemporary public-health programmes such as COVID-19 telemedicine and HPV vaccination, and sustained commitment to medical and scientific communication highlight his emerging research potential and multidisciplinary contribution to healthcare. His professional achievements, leadership, and dedication to translating medical knowledge into public service make him a deserving candidate for recognition as a Young Researcher in Scientific Laurels