Ashok Panagariya
Ashok Panagariya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 August 1950 |
| Died | (aged 70) Jaipur |
| Occupations |
|
| Spouse | Meena Panagariya |
| Children | Arihant Panagariya, Aditi Tandon, Arushi Jain |
| Relatives | Arvind Panagariya (brother) |
| Awards |
|
Ashok Panagariya (22 August 1950 – 11 June 2021) was an Indian neurologist, medical researcher and academician, known for his research on nerve cells and neuromyotonia. He was a vice chancellor of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur and a member of the Planning Board of the Government of Rajasthan. He was a recipient of the Dr. B. C. Roy Award, the highest Indian award in the medical category. Ashok Panagariya was awarded the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2014. He died on 11 June 2021 due to COVID-19 complications.