Serving Chhattisgarh tribals for 37yrs, Godbole couple awarded Padma Shri

The couple has been working since 1990

May 22, 2026

01:07 pm

What's the storyDr. Ramchandra Godbole and his wife Sunita have been honored with the Padma Shri for their relentless service to tribal communities in Chhattisgarh.

Originally from Maharashtra, the couple has been working in the Bastar and Abujhmad regions since 1990, providing free medical care, health awareness, and nutritional support.

Serving Chhattisgarh tribals for 37yrs, Godbole couple awarded Padma Shri

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