National Doctors' Day 2020: History & Significance of the Day in Honour of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy

Team Latestly Jul 01, 2020 09:36 AM IST

National Doctors' Day is observed on July 1 every year in honour of the great physician Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was born on July 1, 1882, and died on the same date in 1962. The day, therefore, celebrates Dr Roy's birth and death anniversary. Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy was also the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. He was conferred with the honour of Bharat Ratna, on February 4, 1961.

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