Jhansi: A city of Bundelkhand which gave birth to warriors in history, the entire country will always remember the amazing contribution of Rani Lakshmi Bai to national poet Maithili Sharan Gupt. A name among other warriors, who got recognition for his services and better treatment in the field of dentistry not only in the country but also in foreign countries. A name with five decades of tireless service in the world of dentistry in Jhansi, a personality who has proved his expertise not only in India but also at the international level. That dentist, who was honored by the country’s former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The question is, what was it about his work that all the big personalities like the country’s former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, former President APJ Abdul Kalam, many Governors of Uttar Pradesh, Hindi film megastar Amitabh Bachchan got their teeth treated by this best doctor of Bundelkhand.
Inspirational story of Jhansi dentist
Dr. R.P., a famous dentist who emerged from the rural environment of Jhansi and gained national and international recognition. Srivastava is still known for his unique working style and experience. The honor bestowed upon him by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was not a mere formality. Indira Gandhi was not one to honor anyone lightly. He looked deeply at the work of Dr. Srivastava, understood its impact and gave this special honor on the basis of quality only.
What did Indira Gandhi like?
Two main things in the work of Dr. Srivastava greatly impressed the former Prime Minister,
1. Ability to make accurate diagnosis: Ability to spot problems quickly and accurately.
2. Maximum treatment with minimum intervention: Policy of delivering direct results while avoiding redundant processes.
Both these qualities are considered rare in the medical field and Indira Gandhi gave importance only to those works which were practical, effective and of public interest.
Journey from village to international fame
Born in Jhansi, Bundelkhand, Dr. R.P. Srivastava started his studies from Jhansi. After this, higher education took him to Delhi and then to many countries. When he started his career, the number of dentists in Uttar Pradesh was very less. He was also included among those selected dentists who gave a new identity to dentistry in the state. Even today, patients from all over the country and abroad come to Jhansi to get treatment from him. No foreigner comes to India just for a show-off doctor. People risk money, time and travel only when they see the treatment results as strong and reliable.
50 years journey in dentistry
Completing half a century in the field of dentistry is no less than an achievement. It demands the ability to continuously learn, adopt new knowledge and maintain the trust of patients. In India, doctors come and go, but it is very rare to remain without controversy and maintain their quality for five decades. There is fear and confusion among common people regarding dental problems, but Dr. Srivastava removes that fear and focuses directly on treatment.
mobile institute of experience
Even after 53 years of service, Dr. Srivastava is still actively practicing. He believes that experience is not gained from books, but through time, hard work and dedication. He gave a new identity to dentistry in Jhansi and emerged as a center of hope for thousands of patients. This journey that started from Jhansi is an example of inspiration today, where quality, simplicity and dedication brought international recognition to a doctor.
