J. K. S. Parihar

Major General JKS Parihar was born on February 26, 1957, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, to Mrs. Urmila Devi Parihar and Dr. Keshav Singh Parihar, a veterinary surgeon. His mother's roots trace back to Gharihariccha in Bhind District, and his father's to Pidawali in Dholpur District, Rajasthan. He completed his schooling in a Hindi medium government school in Gautampura, Indore District, where his father was posted from 1958 to 1973.
His medical journey began at GR Medical College, Gwalior, in 1974, and he later completed his MBBS and DOMS from MGM Medical College, Indore. He earned his MS in Ophthalmology from NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, and his DNB (Ophthalmology) from the National Board of Examinations. He further specialized in Anterior Segment Microsurgery at AIIMS, New Delhi, and became a Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS) in 2012.
==Military Career==
Maj Gen Parihar served in the Indian Armed Forces for 34 years, attaining the rank of Major General, the second-highest rank for a doctor in the Indian Armed Forces. His expertise as an ophthalmic surgeon led to his selection by numerous top dignitaries of India, including the President of India. His last appointment was as Additional Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (Medical Research, Health, and Education), where he oversaw research activities, medical education, and health policies.
==Academic and Professional Contributions==
Maj Gen Parihar has extensive teaching, academic, research, and administrative experience, making him a suitable candidate for roles such as Vice Chancellor, Chairman, Dean, Director General, and Adviser on Medical Research and Education. With over 25 years of postgraduate teaching experience, including nearly 17 years as a Professor of Ophthalmology, he has been a recognized Ph.D. guide at Delhi University and an examiner for various universities.
His significant contributions to medical education include opening PG courses at Command Hospital (EC) Kolkata and engaging in research at Army Hospital (Research and Referral). He has also been involved in the accreditation process of medical courses as an inspector for the Medical Council of India and the National Board of Examinations.
==Research and Publications==
Maj Gen Parihar has conducted numerous research projects funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research and other government agencies. He has authored several medical textbooks and over 700 scientific publications and presentations. He has been a guest speaker, resource person, and instructor in various professional forums and training programs.
==Surgeries and Innovations==
An internationally renowned eye surgeon, Maj Gen Parihar has performed over 80,000 phacoemulsification surgeries, 3,500 corneal transplants, and 1,700 glaucoma valve surgeries. He has supervised over 70,000 cataract surgeries and developed techniques for limbal stem cell transplantation and ultra micro-incision surgeries.
==Community Service==
Maj Gen Parihar has organized over 275 eye camps and community health programs across India, including remote areas in Jammu & Kashmir, the Northeast states, Central India, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Nepal. His initiatives in Eastern Ladakh, involving high-altitude cataract surgeries, were recognized by the Limca Book of World Records in 2013.
==Awards and Recognitions==
Maj Gen Parihar has received numerous prestigious awards, including:
Sena Medal (2003) and Vishisht Seva Medal (2007, 2014) by the President of India
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Appreciation Award (2016)
Distinguished Service Award by the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (2011)
D.Sc. (hc) by Amity University Rajasthan (2024)
VIIth Dr. MC Nahata Naitra Suraksha Puraskar (2011)
He has also been honored with various professional awards and orations, including:
Dr. SD Sharma Award (2021)
Dr. MK Mehra Award (2022)
ACOIN Award (2014)
Sushruta Samman Award (2024)
International Sardar Patel Award (2012)
Multiple awards by Indian and international ophthalmological societies
Current Role
Currently, Maj Gen Parihar serves as a Senior Consultant & Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of Academics, Post Graduate Training & Education at Centre for Sight, New Delhi, a world-recognized ophthalmic institute of excellence.
Category:Indian people
Category:1957 births
Category:People from Gwalior
Category:Veterinary professions