Punjab Honours Two SBS Nagar Doctors with Prestigious State Award for Outstanding Healthcare Services
Parmod Bharti
Nawanshahr, July 2,2026
In a proud moment for the Health Department of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, the Punjab Government has conferred the prestigious State Award upon two senior government doctors in recognition of their exceptional contribution and dedicated service in the field of public healthcare.
At a state-level awards ceremony held at the Municipal Bhawan, Sector 35-A, Chandigarh, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh presented the honour to Deputy Medical Commissioner Dr. Harpreet Singh and Senior Medical Officer of District Hospital, Nawanshahr, Dr. Satvinderpal Singh. The award comprised a memento and a certificate of appreciation in recognition of their outstanding professional excellence, people-centric approach, and significant contribution to strengthening healthcare services.
The prestigious honour reflects the doctors' unwavering commitment, tireless dedication, professional competence, and selfless service towards improving public health. Their achievement has not only brought pride to the Health Department of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar at the state level but has also emerged as an inspiration for the entire medical fraternity to strive for excellence in healthcare delivery.
Congratulating both awardees, Civil Surgeon Dr. Gurinderjit Singh said the recognition is a testament to their exemplary service, commitment, and high professional standards. He added that their achievement would inspire young doctors and healthcare workers while reinforcing the department's resolve to provide quality healthcare services to the people.
Dr. Gurinderjit Singh further remarked that the honour belongs not only to the two distinguished doctors but to the entire Health Department of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. He said the recognition would further boost the morale of all officers and staff working tirelessly in the department.
District Family Welfare Officer Dr. Harish Kirpal, Dr. Amolpreet Kaur, and other officials were also present on the occasion.