Desh Ratna Dr. Sanjay Kumar Sharma - Dr. Sanjay Kr. Sharma Conferred with the Desh Ratna Award 2025 Honoring Two Decades of Excellence in Cardiology and Life-Saving Service to the Nation

New Delhi, April 29, 2025 — In a landmark recognition of medical excellence and selfless service, Dr. Sanjay Kr. Sharma, a renowned interventional cardiologist and Head of Cardiology at Neo Super-Specialty Hospital, has been honored with the prestigious Desh Ratna Award 2025.

This national honor, bestowed upon individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the country, celebrates Dr. Sharma’s unwavering dedication to saving lives and advancing cardiac care in India. With over 20 years of service and more than 10,000 life-saving cardiac interventions, Dr. Sharma is widely respected as a pioneer in the field of cardiology.

A Career Built on Compassion, Skill, and Innovation
Dr. Sharma’s credentials include MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology) along with international fellowships — FIMSA, FESC, and FSCAI (USA). He has played a leading role in developing cutting-edge treatments for heart disease, particularly in:

Coronary stent angioplasty

Device closures for congenital heart defects

Pacemaker and AICD implantations

Heart failure treatment programs

Trans-radial interventions, offering faster recovery and minimal discomfort

At Neo Super-Specialty Hospital, he leads a high-efficiency Primary Angioplasty Program, ensuring patients suffering from acute heart attacks receive timely, effective treatment — often within the golden hour.

A Frontline Hero During the COVID-19 Crisis
During the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Sharma emerged as a true national hero. He continued offering round-the-clock cardiac care, both online and offline, saving over 2,000 patients — many of whom were in critical condition. His calm leadership and clinical precision made a profound impact when the country needed it most.

Nation’s Gratitude for a True Desh Bhakt
The Desh Ratna Award acknowledges not only professional brilliance but also the spirit of service and sacrifice. Dr. Sharma’s lifelong mission to serve the people — with empathy, expertise, and ethical care — embodies the very values this award seeks to celebrate.

“To be able to heal the human heart is a gift. I am honored to serve this nation and dedicate this award to every patient who entrusted me with their life,” said Dr. Sharma, receiving the honor.

Celebrating a Life of Purpose
As India celebrates its brightest minds and most committed hearts, Dr. Sanjay Kr. Sharma stands tall as a shining example of what it means to be a Desh Ratna — a Jewel of the Nation. His journey inspires not only the medical fraternity but every citizen dedicated to the greater good.

The event was organized under the joint aegis of the Bharati Yuva Welfare Association, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Social Justice, Ministry of Rural Development, and the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department.
Prominent attendees included Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister Raghuraj Singh, senior BJP leader Shyam Jaju, OBC Morcha National Co-incharge Vinay Chaudhary, and film actors Surendra Pal Singh and Mustaq Khan.