Omkar Prasad Baidya

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Omkar Prasad Baidya (born December 3, 1984) is an Indian physician, philosopher, and author known for his significant contributions to healthcare, education, and literature.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Baidya was born in Agartala, Tripura, India. He attended Shishu Bihar Higher Secondary School in Agartala. His passion for medicine and humanitarianism influenced his decision to pursue a career in the medical field. Baidya earned his MBBS degree from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, in 2009. He later obtained his MD degree from the same institution in 2012. Baidya completed his Ph.D. under the mentorship of Prof. Sunita Tiwari at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, in 2019, as part of the prestigious ICMR-sponsored Post MD-PhD program.[4][5]

Career

Baidya’s career has been marked by a blend of medical practice and philosophical exploration. In addition to his medical background, he has delved into moral philosophy and ethics, focusing on the importance of virtues such as compassion, forgiveness, and nonviolence in building a harmonious society. Baidya is the author of several influential works, including ‘‘A Path to World Peace,’’ ‘‘Universal Ethics and World Peace: My Philosophy of Life,’’ ‘‘Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration,’’ and ‘‘Nature and Morality.’’[6][7][8]

Awards and recognition

Baidya’s contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the Dr. BR Ambedkar National Award, the Dr. BR Ambedkar International Award, the Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award, the Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award, the Asia Peace Prize, and the Gandhi Mandela Award. He has also been named one of the Top 10 Influential People for 2022 and recognized among the Top 20 Healthcare Experts in India for 2022, as well as the Top 100 Educators and Professors in India.[9][10]

Published works

• ‘‘A Path to World Peace’’ published by SBS Enterprise, Kolkata, ISBN: 9789384667375

• ‘‘Universal Ethics and World Peace: My Philosophy of Life’’ published by The Orange Publisher, Kolkata, ISBN: 9789394042056

• ‘‘Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration’’ published by The Orange Publisher, Kolkata, ISBN: 9789394042292

• ‘‘Nature and Morality’’ published by Good Writers Publisher, January 2023, ISBN: 9798374332957

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