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Dr. Harshindar Kaur

Dr. Harshindar Kaur has dedicated her life fighting the curse of female feticide and infanticide.

For close to three decades now, she has worked tirelessly traversing the villages and rural areas of Punjab to fight the spread of the menace of female feticide as well as educating the masses on the disastrous consequences of this inhumane practice.

An outspoken crusader of women rights, she has undertaken many initiatives for women upliftment and empowerment.

Dr. Kaur is the founder of Dr. Harsh Charitable Trust that pays for the education of orphaned children. Starting with just one girl child, the trust now pays for more than 400 orphaned children.

"No Dowry Campaign" is very close to her heart as she believes dowry is the main reason behind female feticide. This campaign is fast becoming a movement and already youth in thousands across the globe have pledged not to accept or give dowry.

A practicing pediatrician at Rajindra Hospital Patiala, Dr. Harshindar Kaur has 45 books to her credit on child psychology. Some of these books have been translated in various languages and are being added as part of academic curriculum in schools and colleges.

Her efforts have been recognized world over. She is the recipient of numerous national and international awards and honors for her tireless work spanning decades.


Honors and Awards

  • Invited twice by the United Nations to speak on Female feticide
  • Honored by the President of India
  • Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for service towards humanity by the Canadian Parliament
  • Honored by the Parliament of Australia, Canberra and New South Wales
  • Honored by Premier of Manitoba Canada as Human Rights Hero and Champion for Women Rights
  • Presented with the prestigious “Key to the City” of Milpitas USA
  • Nominated for the highest civilian award of India Padam Shree
  • Received the Faqr-e-Quom (Pride of the Community) Award by the SGPC
  • Honored by the Governor of Punjab thrice
  • Honored as Dhee Punjab Di (Daughter of Punjab) by Deputy Premiere of the State of Punjab
  • Honored among Top 100 Women Achievers of India by Ministry of Women and Child Welfare Government of India
  • Nick named STEEL WOMAN OF INDIA by National Television of India Doordarshan
  • Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences
  • Invited to present talk at International Conference in Toronto on International Women’s Day
  • Film Tamanna made on the book “Female Feticide - a curse”
  • Angelina Jolie starrer Hollywood film “Roaring Silence” in the offing
  • National Television network, Netherlands and Canada, produced documentaries showcasing her work

Fellowships

  • Member National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
  • Fellow of International Medical Science Academy (FIMSA)
  • Fellow of International Association of Clinical Medicine (FIACM)
  • Fellow of Punjab Academy of Sciences (FPAS)

Contact Us

Dr. Harshindar Kaur, M.D.
Child Specialist
28 Preet Nagar Lower Mall Patiala Punjab 147001

Phone: +91-175-221-6783 (Morning 7 am to 9 am only)
Phone: +91-175-221-6783 (Evening 7 pm to 9 pm only)