Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (1 July 1882 – 1 July 1962) was an Indian physician, educationist, and statesman who served as Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1950 until his death in 1962. He played a key role in the founding of several institutions and the cities like Salt Lake (now a part of Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation), Kalyani and Durgapur.
In India, the National Doctors’
Day is celebrated in his memory every year on 1 July. He was awarded the Bharat
Ratna, India's highest civilian honour in 1961
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