Mr. Ashok Jaipuria welcomes the gathering and shares the vision behind the centenary commemorations in honour of his father, Late Shri Sitaram Jaipuria.

Prof. Shiv Kumar Sarin opens the program with remarks reflecting on the foundation's mission and its enduring commitment to medical excellence.

Prof. Nikhil Tandon, Jury Chair, sets the stage with opening remarks, highlighting the integrity and purpose behind the awards.

Prof. D Prabhakaran offers a compelling overview of the symposium, highlighting the confluence of innovation and healthcare leadership.

Prof. (Dr) Arya Sharma sets the Stage for the Obesity Session with His Keynote Address on the topic “Obesity’s Watershed Moment”, Chaired by Prof. (Dr) Rakesh Sahay and Prof. (Dr) Sanjay Kalra.

Experts Converge on a discussion on the topic "Is Adipocentricity the New Paradigm in Cardio-Metabolic Disease Management?", moderated by Prof. (Dr) Narendra Kumar Arora, featuring panellists - Prof. (Dr) Arya Sharma, Prof. (Dr) Ambrish Mithal, Prof. (Dr) Anoop Misra, Dr Bharati Kulkarni, and Prof. (Dr) Rebecca Kuriyan Raj.

The Diabetes Mellitus session opens with Prof. (Dr) Kamlesh Khunti's keynote address on "Disproportionate Burden: Understanding Diabetes in South Asian Populations", chaired by Prof. (Dr) Anuj Maheshwari and Prof. (Dr) S V Madhu.

The Diabetes Mellitus panel tackles the big question - "Have We Found the Holy Grail for the Diabetes Epidemic in India?", with Prof. (Dr) Nikhil Tandon moderating the discussion, and panellists Prof. (Dr) Kamlesh Khunti, Dr V. Mohan, Dr Gagan Priya, Dr Parjeet Kaur, Prof. (Dr) Satinath Mukhopadhyay, and Dr Shweta Khandelwal.

Transcending Borders - Prof. (Dr) Arun J Sanyal's keynote on the topic “Liver's Central Role in Metabolic Health” captivates the MASLD session via a pre-recorded lecture, chaired by Prof. (Dr) Yogesh Kumar Chawla and co-chaired by Prof. (Dr) Anupam Sibal.

Is the Liver at the Heart of Cardiometabolic Disease? The MASLD panel weighs in, moderated by Prof. (Dr) Shiv Kumar Sarin, along with leading experts: Prof. (Dr) Yogesh Kumar Chawla, Prof. (Dr) Anupam Sibal, Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma, Prof. (Dr) Sanjeev Sachdev, Prof. (Dr) Shalimar, and Dr Gaurav Gupta

A moment of reflection - Prof. (Dr) Raman Krishna Kumar, 1st edition awardee of the Excellence in Medicine and Healthcare Award, shares his journey beyond the honour and the impact it inspired.

From recognition to impact - Prof. (Dr) Jeyaraj Durai Pandian, 2nd edition awardee, shares how the Excellence in Medicine and Healthcare Award shaped his continuing journey in advancing healthcare.

Rooted in service, Dr. Ashish Satav, 1st edition recipient of the Exemplary Leadership in Rural Medicine and Healthcare Award, reflects on his path and ongoing dedication to rural communities.

Celebrating leadership and legacy, Prof. (Dr) Pratibha Singhi, 2nd edition awardee of the Smt. Gayatri Jaipuria Women’s Medicine and Healthcare Excellence Award, shares her inspiring journey after receiving the accolade.

Prof. (Dr) Jagat Narula delivers an inspiring keynote on “On Creating the World Where Coronary Disease is Rare…” chaired by Dr. Dhiman Kahali and co-chaired by Dr. Jayagopal P. B.

Exploring the intricate interplay between vital organs, the session on “The Nexus of Heart, Kidney, and Pancreas” brings together leading experts for a dynamic exchange of ideas. Moderated by Prof. (Dr) Dorairaj Prabhakaran, the discussion features Prof. (Dr) Jagat Narula, Prof. (Dr) Ambuj Roy, Dr. Beena Bansal, Dr. S. R. Aravind, and Dr. Usha Sriram.

Mr. Ashok Jaipuria addresses the audience, sharing the vision and profound significance behind the awards.

Mr. Ashok Jaipuria presents a token of appreciation to Ms. Sonali Bendre.

Ms. Sonali Bendre reflects on the importance and impact of the awards.

Mrs. Yamini Kumar Jaipuria takes the stage to formally commence the Awards Ceremony.

Honouring Excellence - Prof. (Dr) Vinod K. Paul is presented with the Excellence in Medicine and Healthcare Award.

Recognising emerging leadership - Dr. Sahajal Dhooria is conferred the Emerging Young Leader in Medicine Award.

Advancing rural healthcare - Dr. Himmatrao Saluba Bawaskar is honoured with the Exemplary Leadership in Rural Healthcare Award.

Championing grassroots impact - Dr. Sadanand Dagadu Raut receives the Exemplary Leadership in Rural Healthcare Award.

A shared moment of honour - Dr. Himmatrao Saluba Bawaskar and Dr. Sadanand Dagadu Raut, recognised for their outstanding contributions to rural healthcare, together reflect the spirit of service and impact.

Celebrating Women in Leadership - Dr. Thara Rangaswamy is awarded the Smt. Gayatri Jaipuria Women’s Medicine and Healthcare Excellence Award.

Recognising exceptional leadership and transformative impact - Dr. V. Mohan is honoured with the Shri Ashwini Kumar Award for Healthcare Excellence in Diabetes and Obesity Care.

Unity in excellence - a celebratory group moment featuring awardees, their families, jury members, Governing Council members, and Ms. Sonali Bendre.

A proud moment on stage - all awardees come together for a memorable group photograph celebrating their achievements.

A glimpse of the distinguished gathering at the SJF Scientific Symposium, held in honour of the centenary commemoration of the Late Shri Sitaram Jaipuria.

A snapshot of the gathering for the 3rd Edition of Sitaram Jaipuria Foundation Medical and Healthcare Excellence Awards.

Celebrating Lifesavers: Prof. (Dr) Nikhil Tandon speaking to the media about honouring lifesavers.