Townsville’s Professor Ajay Rane among 27 global Indians honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Award 2025

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) has long celebrated the significant role of the Indian diaspora in shaping the global landscape. This year, the 18th PBD recognised 27 Indians living abroad with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award for their exceptional contributions both in India and worldwide. Among the awardees is Professor Ajay Rane, a urogynaecology specialist based in Townsville. In this podcast, SBS Hindi speaks with Professor Rane about his journey in Australia, the impact of his work, and how receiving the award reinforces the connection between the overseas diaspora and their Indian roots.

Australia-based Professor Ajay Rane (Third from Right) being honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award for his exceptional community service by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu this year. Credit: Supplied Prof Ajay Rane

https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/38883/Pravasi_Bharatiya_Samman_Awards2025

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