Dr. Padma Gurmet, Conferred ‘Wellness Visionary Award’

Dr. Padma Gurmet, Director, National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh, has been conferred the prestigious ‘Wellness Visionary Award’ for Holistic Healing by Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of traditional medicine and holistic healthcare. The award was presented during the 3rd International Conference on Wellness, held at the university from October 30 to November 1, 2026.

The three-day international conference was inaugurated by Satish Mahana, Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, in the presence of several eminent health professionals, academicians and leaders from the healthcare sector. A total of 42 distinguished health professionals from across the country were honoured for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.(UPDATED ON 3RD NOEMBER 2026)