B. K. Jain | |
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| Born | Budhendra Kumar Jain Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Ophthalmologist, Social Worker |
| Known for | Rural eye care services in Chitrakoot |
| Awards | Padma Shri 2025 |
Budhendra Kumar Jain is an Indian ophthalmologist and social worker, recognized for his efforts to expand affordable and quality eye care in rural India. He serves as the medical director of Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, a prominent eye hospital located in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh. [1] He was awarded the Padma Shri, fourth-highest civilian award of India, in 2025 in the field of medicine. [2]
Jain was born in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. He completed his primary education at the Government Venkat No. 1 School in Satna. He pursued his MBBS degree from Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, graduating in 1973, and obtained his postgraduate degree from Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Sion, Mumbai, in 1979. [3]
Jain has played a pivotal role in expanding the hospital's outreach and capacity, enabling thousands of cataract surgeries and eye-related treatments annually. His work has helped Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya become one of the leading institutions for community ophthalmology in India. [2] [4]
Jain’s focus has been on making eye care accessible in remote and tribal areas, often organizing free eye camps and mobile outreach programs in underserved regions. [5]
In 2025, Jain was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, by the Government of India for his distinguished contributions to medicine, particularly in the field of ophthalmology and rural health services. [6] [7] [8]