Renowned Maharashtra psychiatrist Dr Anand Nadkarni passes away at 67
Well-known psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died after a prolonged illness on Friday morning, sources from the Thane-based Institute for Psychological Health (IPH), which he founded, said. He was 67.
Dr Nadkarni was admitted to a Mumbai hospital, they added.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde mourned his death, calling him a multifaceted figure.
Born in Maharashtra`s Jalgaon district, he was known for bridging the gap between clinical medicine and social welfare. In 1990, he established the non-profit IPH in Thane, which now houses over 70 mental health professionals.
He was also a founder and trustee of the Pune-based Muktangan Rehabilitation Center, the sources said.
Dr Nadkarni authored 17 books in Marathi, some of which have been translated i...




