CHANDIGARH, 29.11.25-Demonstrating exceptional academic and research leadership in the field of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. Arpit Gupta, Additional Professor at the Oral Health Sciences Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has been honoured with the Mani Bhagyalakshmi IAPHD Silver Jubilee Endowment Award – 2025. This coveted national award is presented to the Public Health Dentistry faculty member with the highest research output across India. Dr. Gupta was felicitated at the 29th National Conference of the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry (IAPHD) held in Mangalore.

This prestigious award highlights the growing research excellence at PGIMER, where faculty members are increasingly driving innovation, contributing to global scientific discourse, and bringing laurels to the institution through their impactful work. Dr. Gupta’s achievement further reinforces PGIMER’s position as a leading centre of academic excellence and research in India