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	Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya
Born	3rd December 1984 (age 40), Agartala, Tripura, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Physician, Philosopher, Educator, Researcher, Author
Years active	2009–present
Known for	Moral philosophy, human virtues, intrinsic morality, medical ethics, world peace
Education	MBBS – Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal; MD in Physiology – Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal; PhD – King George’s Medical University, Lucknow; Advanced Certifications – Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medical School, Yale University, University of Toronto;
Books	A Path to World Peace; Universal Ethics and World Peace: My Philosophy of Life; Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration; Nature and Morality; Human Development, Morality and Peace: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration; Great Quotes and Words That Inspire and Shape Human Lives;
Awards	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar International Award; Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award; Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award; Asia Peace Prize; Gandhi Mandela Award; Bharat Vibhushan; Rashtriya Chikitsa National Award; Best Citizen of India Award (2022); Bharat Gaurav Samman; Banga Gaurav Samman (2022);
Affiliations	Associate Professor, ESIC-PGIMSR and ESI Medical College, Kolkata; Fellow, Harvard Medical School; Member, Indian Medical Association;
Residence	Kolkata, India

Latest revision as of 19:44, 16 April 2025

Omkar Prasad Baidya (born December 3, 1984) is an Indian physician, philosopher, educator, researcher, and author recognized for his contributions to medicine, moral philosophy, and literature. He serves as an associate professor of physiology at Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital in Kolkata. Previously, he held the same position at ESIC-PGIMSR and ESI Medical College, Joka, Kolkata. Baidya has authored multiple books that delve into themes of morality, human virtues, world peace, and the significance of ethics in society.

Early life and education

Baidya was born and brought up in Agartala, Tripura, where he completed his schooling at Shishu Bihar Higher Secondary School. He pursued his medical education at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal, Manipur, earning his MBBS degree in 2009. He later obtained an MD from the same institution in 2012..

In 2013, Baidya enrolled in the ICMR-sponsored Post MD-PhD program under the guidance of Prof. Sunita Tiwari. He earned his PhD from King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, in 2019. Over his career, Baidya has pursued advanced certifications from global institutions, including Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medical School, the American College of Cardiology, Yale University, and the University of Toronto, among others.

Career

Baidya’s career encompasses medicine, education, and philosophy. He is currently an associate professor of physiology at Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital in Kolkata.

He has made notable contributions to moral philosophy, particularly in exploring the concept of intrinsic morality in living organisms and its impact on human behavior and societal progress. Baidya has proposed a mathematical model suggesting that intrinsic morality is an inherent trait in all living beings, aiding their survival.

Through his writings, Baidya advocates for a society founded on human virtues, emphasizing compassion, forgiveness, and nonviolence as essential principles for lasting peace. He further connects morality to natural laws, proposing that intrinsic moral structures shape the physical and cosmic order. His interdisciplinary approach merges medical science with philosophical inquiry, promoting the application of virtues to address social challenges and foster global harmony.

Baidya has authored several books, including A Path to World Peace, Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration, and Nature and Morality, which examine the intersections of ethics, human development, and world peace.

Awards and recognitions

Baidya has received numerous national and international accolades, including

Dr. BR Ambedkar National Award
Dr. BR Ambedkar International Award
Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award
Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award
Asia Peace Prize
Gandhi Mandela Award
Bharat Shree Award
Bharat Bhushan Samman
Bharat Vibhushan
Rashtriya Sadbhavana Award
Rashtriya Ekta Puraskar
Rashtriya Prerna Award
Rashtriya Chikitsa National Award
Best Citizen of India Award (2022)
Bharat Gaurav Samman
Banga Gaurav Samman 2022

Baidya has been featured in several prestigious lists, including:

Top 10 Influential People for 2022
Top 20 Healthcare Experts in India for 2022
Top 10 Inspiring Personalities in India (2022)
Top 10 Great and Prominent Personalities of 2022
Top 100 Influential People by Fox Story
Top 100 Educators and Professors in India by FoxClues
Top 100 Powerful Personalities of 2022 by Glantor X
Rising 50 Best Educators.

Bibliography

A Path to World Peace
Universal Ethics and World Peace: My Philosophy of Life (August 2022)
Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration (August 2022)
Nature and Morality (January 2023)
Human Development, Morality and Peace: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration (June 2024)
Great Quotes and Words That Inspire and Shape Human Lives (August 2024)

External links

Omkar Prasad Baidya on Google Scholar

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+'''Omkar Prasad Baidya''' (born December 3, 1984) is an Indian physician, philosopher, educator, researcher, and author recognized for his contributions to medicine, moral philosophy, and literature. He serves as an associate professor of physiology at Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital in Kolkata. Previously, he held the same position at ESIC-PGIMSR and ESI Medical College, Joka, Kolkata. Baidya has authored multiple books that delve into themes of morality, human virtues, world peace, and the significance of ethics in society.
-</ref>
 == Early life and education ==
-Baidya was born and raised in Agartala, Tripura, where he attended the Shishu Bihar Higher Secondary School. He obtained a medical degree (MBBS) from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, in 2009, followed by an MD in 2012 from the same institution.<ref>https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/dr-omkar-prasad-baidya-an-acclaimed-medical-expert-with-a-passion-for-ethical-philosophy/
+Baidya was born and brought up in Agartala, Tripura, where he completed his schooling at Shishu Bihar Higher Secondary School. He pursued his medical education at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal, Manipur, earning his MBBS degree in 2009. He later obtained an MD from the same institution in 2012..
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-In 2013, Baidya enrolled in the ICMR-sponsored Post MD-PhD program under the guidance of Prof. Sunita Tiwari. He earned his PhD from King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, in 2019. Over his career, Baidya has pursued advanced certifications from global institutions, including Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medical School, the American College of Cardiology, Yale University, and the University of Toronto, among others.<ref>https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/dr-omkar-prasad-baidya-an-acclaimed-medical-expert-with-a-passion-for-ethical-philosophy/81854250.html</ref>
+In 2013, Baidya enrolled in the ICMR-sponsored Post MD-PhD program under the guidance of Prof. Sunita Tiwari. He earned his PhD from King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, in 2019. Over his career, Baidya has pursued advanced certifications from global institutions, including Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medical School, the American College of Cardiology, Yale University, and the University of Toronto, among others.
 == Career ==
-Baidya’s career spans across [[medicine]], [[education]], and [[philosophy]]. He currently serves as an associate professor of physiology at ESIC-PGIMSR and ESI Medical College, Kolkata.
+Baidya’s career encompasses medicine, education, and philosophy. He is currently an associate professor of physiology at Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital in Kolkata.
-Baidya has made significant contributions to moral philosophy. His research explores the role of intrinsic morality in living organisms and its implications for human behavior and societal development. Baidya has proposed a mathematical model for intrinsic morality, suggesting it exists within all living organisms to aid survival.<ref>https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/fame-finders-introduces-the-top-10-best-authors-who-made-the-impact-on-society20230221173652/</ref>
+He has made notable contributions to moral philosophy, particularly in exploring the concept of intrinsic morality in living organisms and its impact on human behavior and societal progress. Baidya has proposed a mathematical model suggesting that intrinsic morality is an inherent trait in all living beings, aiding their survival.
-Through his writing, Baidya has advocated for a society built on human virtues, proposing that compassion, forgiveness, and nonviolence serve as foundational pillars for lasting peace. He has also linked morality to natural laws, suggesting that intrinsic moral structures underlie the physical and cosmic order. Baidya combines medical science with philosophical inquiry, focusing on the application of virtues such as compassion and nonviolence to address social challenges and promote peace.
+Through his writings, Baidya advocates for a society founded on human virtues, emphasizing compassion, forgiveness, and nonviolence as essential principles for lasting peace. He further connects morality to natural laws, proposing that intrinsic moral structures shape the physical and cosmic order. His interdisciplinary approach merges medical science with philosophical inquiry, promoting the application of virtues to address social challenges and foster global harmony.
-He has authored several books, including A Path to World Peace, Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration, and Nature and Morality, which discuss the connections between ethics, human development, and global peace.
+Baidya has authored several books, including ''A Path to World Peace'', ''Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration'', and ''Nature and Morality'', which examine the intersections of ethics, human development, and world peace.
 == Awards and recognitions ==
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 * Dr. BR Ambedkar National Award
 * Dr. BR Ambedkar International Award
-* Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award<ref>https://newsofhindustan.com/renowned-medical-professional-and-author-dr-omkar-prasad-baidya-honored-with-multiple-awards-for-exemplary-works-and-contExternal</ref>
+* Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award
 * Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award
 * Asia Peace Prize
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 * Top 10 Great and Prominent Personalities of 2022
 * Top 100 Influential People by Fox Story
-* Top 100 Educators and Professors in India by FoxClues<ref>https://newsofhindustan.com/renowned-medical-professional-and-author-dr-omkar-prasad-baidya-honored-with-multiple-awards-for-exemplary-works-and-contributions/</ref>
+* Top 100 Educators and Professors in India by FoxClues
 * Top 100 Powerful Personalities of 2022 by Glantor X
 * Rising 50 Best Educators.
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 # A Path to World Peace
 # Universal Ethics and World Peace: My Philosophy of Life (August 2022)
-# Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration (August 2022)<ref>https://www.deccanherald.com/brandspot/pr-spot/top-10-prominent-and-great-personalities-of-the-year-2022-announced-by-fame-finders-media-1181964.html</ref>
+# Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration (August 2022)
 # Nature and Morality (January 2023)
 # Human Development, Morality and Peace: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration (June 2024)
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 * [https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=TeOq_6IAAAAJ&hl=en Omkar Prasad Baidya on Google Scholar]
-== References ==