Three Indian origin persons have been awarded Australia’s highest civilian honour this year for their contributions in the field of medicine and community work.
Purushottam Sawrikar, a Sydney-based medical practitioner, received Order of Australia medal for the year 2017 for his service to medicine, and to the Indian community.
Makhan Singh Khangure from Perth was given the award for his service to medicine in the field of neuroradiology, to education, and to a range of professional medical associations.
Vijay Kumar, was given the award for his service to medical research in the disciplines of nuclear medicine and biology, to professional organisations, and to the community.
Over 950 Australians were named in the Australia Day Honours this year, announced yesterday on the Australia Day.