Padma Shri Dr Bhakti Yadav passes away in Indore

Dr Bhakti Yadav, Madhya Pradesh's first woman doctor and recipient of Padma Shri, passed away following age-related ailments at her residence in Pardeshipura area on Monday morning. She was 92.

In April, 2017, Dr Yadav was conferred Padma Shri award for her exemplary services in the field of medicine.Dr Yadav was examining patients till Novemeber last year, when she fell down and suffered fractures. She was bedridden since then.Dr Yadav had offered free treatment for the last 68 years and was known for her close association with her patients.

Born on April 3, 1926, in Mahidpur town of Ujjain district, Dr Yadav completed her primary education in Garoth town. She completed her schooling from Ahilya Ashram School in Indore, while staying with her uncle.

Dr Yadav went on to become the first woman doctor in Indore when she passed out as part of the first batch of MGM Medical College here in 1948. She was the only woman in the batch.