Munishwar Chandar Dawar

Indian physician (1946–2025) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Munishwar Chandar Dawar (16 January 1946 – 4 July 2025) was an Indian physician who was known for treating needy people for twenty rupees. In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in the field of medicine.[1][2][3]

Born(1946-01-16)16 January 1946
Punjab Province, British India
Died4 July 2025(2025-07-04) (aged 79)
OthernamesTwenty Rupees Doctor
KnownforPhysician
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Munishwar Chandar Dawar
Born(1946-01-16)16 January 1946
Punjab Province, British India
Died4 July 2025(2025-07-04) (aged 79)
Other namesTwenty Rupees Doctor
Known forPhysician
AwardsPadma Shri (2023)
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Early life and education

Dawar was born on 16 January 1946 in Punjab, India. After the partition of India and Pakistan, he moved to Jalandhar in Punjab. His schooling was in Jalandhar. He completed his MBBS from Jabalpur in 1967.[3]

Career

Dawar started his career in 1971 by joining the Army as a doctor during the Indo-Pakistani war. In 1972, he started his practice in Jabalpur, and he charged two rupees. In March 2022, he increased his fee to twenty rupees.[4][5] He died on 4 July 2025, aged 79.[6]

Death

Dawar died on 4 July 2025, at the age of 79. He had been ill for several days.[7]

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