News from ABSMIDS | Special Recognition Award from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI

A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences received the Special Recognition Award from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, for its exceptional contribution to oral health promotion and services, during the 7th National Steering Group (NSG) Meeting for Oral Health under the National Oral Health Programme, held on 6th August 2025 at the Directorate General of Health Services, New Delhi.

The award was received by Prof. (Dr) Mithra N Hegde, Principal, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences from Dr. Sunitha Sharma, Director, General Health Services, Dr. L Swasticharan, Addl. Deputy Director General & Director (Emergency Medical Relief) and Dr. R. P. Joshi, Addl. Director, General Health Services, all from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.