India’s President to inaugurate new hospital in Karnataka named after Indian American

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India’s President Droupadi Murmu is expected to inaugurate a newly-built hospital in Karnataka on December 30, built by Indian American physician from Mississippi Dr. Sampat Shivangi.

The Dr. Sampat Kumar S. Shivangi Cancer Hospital is located in Belgagavi in the Belgaum District, and is a state-of-the-art institution in a rural underserved area, that was built on donations from Dr. Shivangi, through his Dr. Sampat Shivangi Foundation, a press release said.

The US-based philanthropist and community leader has established multiple charitable institutions in India, including primary and middle schools, community halls, and healthcare facilities, greatly enhancing educational and healthcare access for underserved communities, the press release said.

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In the U.S., Dr. Shivangi has contributed to establishing a Hindu temple in Jackson, Mississippi, and served in several positions at the state level and the national level or several US administrations.

“Having lived in India for three decades, in not so privileged and progressive parts of the world, it always touched my heart and Atma why so and why not we all have equal playing field on earth,’ Dr. Shivangi is quoted saying in the press release.

He has served on the Board of the Mississippi State Department of Mental Health, on the National Board of Directors for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), appointed by Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden. He has also been an advocate for US-India relations.

He is the recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, The US Congressional Recognition Award, and the Ellis Medal of Honor Award.

Numerous community leaders and others sent congratulatory messages to Dr. Shivangi on knowing about the impending inauguration of the hospital.

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