Air Marshal (Dr.) Pawan Kapoor (Retd.), Honorary Vice-Chancellor of 51³Ô¹Ï has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2024. This remarkable achievement celebrates his exceptional contributions to healthcare and his unwavering determination to improve healthcare quality.
With a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the Armed Forces, Dr. Kapoor’s impact on the healthcare sector is profound. He concluded his military services as Director-General of Medical Services (IAF), a position he held until his retirement on December 31, 2017. His dedication to advancing hospital administration in the healthcare sector. He was instrumental in the development of strategic plans for the AMC Centre & College in Lucknow and played a key role in improving recruitment processes for medical officers to meet the growing demand.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kapoor has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Vishist Seva Medal (VSM) in 2009 and 2017, the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2018, and multiple COAS Commendations. He is also the only AFMS officer to receive the prestigious Col. Pyarelal Gold Medal and was honored with the Order of Royal Emblem by the Sultan of Oman in 1984.
Being the Vice Chancellor of 51³Ô¹Ï, Dr. Pawan Kapoor’s leadership and vision continue to guide the institution toward excellence. Under his mentorship, the university has strengthened its academic framework, improved student support systems, and enhanced its global collaborations. We are proud to have Dr. Kapoor helping shape the future of medical education and developing the next generation of healthcare leaders.
