Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy stands tall as one of the most influential figures in India’s history, synonymous with progress, development, and selfless service. A visionary statesman, an astute administrator, and a compassionate humanitarian, he was more than just a physician.
This article will discuss how under his tenure as Chief Minister from 195 to 1962 West Bengal was transformed into an industrialized area with vibrant infrastructure.
Early Childhood and Education
The youngest of five siblings who were born on July 1, 1882, at Bankopire Patna, Bidhan Chandra Roy was a man whose life story exemplified compassion, duty, and intellectual curiosity because he grew up under substantial influence from his father Prakash Chandra Roy who had governmental position whereas his mother had a significant role involving social work based on religious faith among Bengali Kayastha-Brahmo clan.
The unexpected death of his mother left an indelible mark on him from a very young age. Despite this handicap, he excelled in his studies until where he was ready for school leaving examinations, which took place at that time in Patna. His natural talent for numbers and science made him outstanding even before he started school for that matter.
In pursuit of the service to humanity he desired as a youth, Roy decided to become a medical practitioner. He later enrolled at Calcutta Medical College, which was by then considered one for it produced the best individuals in this area hence needing superior minds like his own. His grades were outstanding, and Dr. Roy proceeded to evaluate surgery after medicine, having been awarded MRCP and FRCS by the Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of Surgeons in England.
Education
He passed matriculation in 1897 from Patna Collegiate School. After passing I.A from Calcutta Presidency College and B. Sc honors in Mathematics from Patna College, Bidhan Chandra moved to Calcutta in 1901 and settled here permanently.
Although he was admitted to Calcutta Medical College and Bengal Engineering College, he chose medical education over engineering. He obtained L.M.S in 1906 and M.D in 1908 from Calcutta University.
A Brilliant Physician and Scholar
On his return to India in 1911 he established himself as one of the outstanding surgeons and doctors of his time. As a result, his exceptional skills coupled with his humanity made him be respected and liked by many people who either went for treatment or needed surgery. Also, he assisted in the construction of various medical institutions in the country thus raising the standards of health care.
Dr Roy was not just a doctor but likewise a good scribbler and erudite. In connection with this, he penned pieces about different areas concerning medicine, having written papers altogether on several medicinal topics while producing numerous books for experts in the medical profession. In addition, psychology, arts even literature were other aspects that attracted the attention of the multitalented Indian man.
The Nationalist and Statesman
His love for the country would not allow him to restrict himself to the clinical field alone; instead, it propelled him into politics where he could work towards ensuring that India attained full independence from British colonial rule under which she had been placed for decades. As a result, Gandhi as well as other nationalist leaders, was involved in the fight for independence against British colonialism.
In the 193s, the political career of Dr. Roy became apparent. He was elected as the Mayor of Calcutta in 1933 during which time he demonstrated excellent governance skills respective of this region. During his term, the city’s infrastructure improved tremendously, public health became more important while educational system witnessed significant changes.
The Architect of Modern West Bengal
In 1950, Dr. Roy was named the Chief minister of West Bengal, which ushered in a fresh start in his life. His leadership was key in transforming the state, which had become progressive and industrialized from the ashes of partition.
Dr. Roy had big dreams for West Bengal. For West Bengal he had planned industrial development; infrastructure building; education improvements in terms of quality and an effective healthcare delivery system. The heavy industrial units, dams, power plants, and educational institutions were started during his regime in power. The present towns like Durgapur; Kalyani; Bidhannagar are his monuments.
Education was something most important to Dr. Roy. Numerous schools, colleges, and universities were founded by him to provide education for every child in the state. The creation of a skilled workforce through technical and vocational education was necessary to achieve industrial development in the country (India) by then.
Health care also formed part of his areas of concern according to Dr. Roy. He set up hospitals, medical colleges as well as primary health centers as part of growing up this sector. Good progress had been recorded by him, especially in the elimination of malaria done by that time from 1947 the government policy aimed at reducing malaria or with zero cases by 2030 became a reality
Awards & Achievements
1935 witnessed the conferment of the membership of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene as well as that of the American Society of Chest to Bidhan Chandra.
In 1942, Bidhan Chandra was named the Vice Chancellor of Calcutta University. In 1944 he assumed the role of the President of the Medical Council of India and was conferred with a D.Sc. degree by the University of Calcutta in the same year.
On 4 February 1961, he won Bharat Ratna which is the highest award a civilian in India can get.
A Legacy of Service
On July 1st, 1962 Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy died – it was his 80th birthday causing the whole nation to mourn. As such he will always be remembered by all Indians for sacrificing his life to serve others; his contributions were quite enormous considering that they were more visionary than anything else.
West Bengal owes an enormous debt of gratitude to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy for which its development is concerned he was someone who cannot be overemphasized because his works have remained the backbone during trying times filled with ups and downs at different stages since independence.
Books
Dr.Bidhan Chandra Roy (Builders of modern India)
Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy Paperback – 1 January 2009, Hindi Edition
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