Two psychiatrists chosen for award
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Manasa Trust of Shivamogga, an institution dedicated to mental health, has chosen psychiatrists Swaminath Gopala Rao and Jagadisha Thirthahalli for Kateel Ashok Pai memorial Manasa National Awards for the year 2020.
On behalf of the trust Rajendra Chenni, Director of Manasa Centre for Cultural Studies, in a press release said the trust instituted the award in memory of renowned psychiatrist Ashok Pai. Every year two individuals are selected for the honour recognising their achievements in psychiatry and mental health. A national jury comprising leading academics and scholars selects the awardees. The award carries a cash prize of ₹ 75,000, a citation and a plaque.