In a proud moment for SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), Dr. Manoj Panigrahi, Additional CMO of Ispat General Hospital (IGH), has been awarded at the State level by the Directorate of Family Welfare, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha. The honour was conferred in recognition of his outstanding contribution in conducting the highest number of vasectomy procedures during the year 2024-25.
The felicitation ceremony was held on 21st November at Geet Govind Sadan, Bhubaneswar, where senior officials of the Health Department presented Dr. Panigrahi with a Certificate of Appreciation along with a cash award of Rs. 5,000. The award highlights his commitment to promoting male participation in family planning initiatives and strengthening reproductive health services in the region.
Dr. Manoj Panigrahi’s achievement reflects the dedication, expertise, and service-oriented approach of the medical fraternity of Ispat General Hospital under SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant. It also reinforces IGH’s ongoing efforts toward advancing public health goals and supporting government programmes focused on population stabilization and family welfare.
