Rashtrapati Bhavan has extended an invitation to a physician at the Baripada Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital to accept an award in recognition of her bravery and selflessness. When a fire started in the medical facility at the PRM Medical College and Hospital, it was a terrifying event. Obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Ranjana Bhandare saved her patient and a newborn child with remarkable professionalism and commitment.

According to reports, the incident took place at around 1:30 PM in the obstetrics and gynaecology department, located on the seventh floor of the medical college. Dr. Bhandare had just completed five surgeries and was in the process of performing a sixth when the emergency unfolded. At that time, though the baby was delivered safely, the mother had not yet been stitched.

According to sources, a loud, sharp noise reverberated throughout the hospital as fire broke out in the building. Without hesitation, Dr. Ranjana Bhandare swiftly moved the mother and the newborn, both in immediate peril, to a safer location.