Omkar Prasad Baidya

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Omkar Prasad Baidya
Omkar Prasad Baidya
Born December 3, 1984

Agartala, Tripura, India

Nationality Indian
Occupation Physician, Philosopher, Author
Years active 2009-present
Known for Authoring A Path to World Peace, Universal Ethics and World Peace: My Philosophy of Life, Morality Beyond Human Brain
Education MBBS, MD, Post MD-PhD (ICMR Fellowship)
Alma mater Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal

King George's Medical University, Lucknow

Awards Dr. BR Ambedkar National Award, Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award, Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award, Asia Peace Prize, Gandhi Mandela Award

Omkar Prasad Baidya (born December 3, 1984) is an Indian physician, philosopher, and author known for his significant contributions to healthcare, education, and moral philosophy. Baidya is the author of several acclaimed books that explore ethics, morality, and world peace. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for his work in promoting universal ethics and peace.

Early Life and Background

Omkar Prasad Baidya was born on December 3, 1984, in Agartala, Tripura, India. He completed his early education at Shishu Bihar Higher Secondary School in Agartala. Baidya pursued medicine, earning his MBBS in 2009 and MD in 2012 from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal. He later completed his PhD under the mentorship of Prof. Sunita Tiwari at King George's Medical University, Lucknow, through the ICMR-sponsored Post MD-PhD program in 2019.

Career

Baidya started his career as a physician but soon ventured into the realm of moral philosophy. His works focus on the connection between human virtues and world peace. Through his books, including A Path to World Peace, Universal Ethics and World Peace: My Philosophy of Life, Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration, and Nature and Morality, Baidya has emphasized the role of virtues such as compassion, forgiveness, and nonviolence in creating a harmonious society.

Baidya advocates for a world transformed by moral leadership, where virtues are central to solving global challenges. His philosophy transcends traditional religious boundaries, emphasizing universal ethics as a foundation for world peace.

Awards and Recognition

Baidya's contributions have earned him several prestigious awards, including:

  • Dr. BR Ambedkar National Award
  • Dr. BR Ambedkar International Award
  • Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award
  • Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award
  • Asia Peace Prize
  • Gandhi Mandela Award

He has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Influential People of 2022 and among the Top 20 Healthcare Experts in India for 2022. He was also listed among the Top 100 Educators and Professors in India.

Books Published

  • A Path to World Peace (ISBN 9789384667375), SBS Enterprise, Kolkata
  • Universal Ethics and World Peace: My Philosophy of Life (ISBN 9789394042056), The Orange Publisher, Kolkata
  • Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration (ISBN 9789394042292), The Orange Publisher
  • Nature and Morality (ISBN 9798374332957), Good Writers Publisher (2023)

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