Dr. Shuchin Bajaj, Founder & Director of Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services, Honored as ‘Healthcare Leader of the Year’ at India Health Next Awards 2025
New Delhi, July 24, 2025: Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services proudly announces that its Founder and Director Dr. Shuchin Bajaj has been honoured with the ‘Healthcare Leader of the Year’ award at the India Health Next Awards 2025. The award ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi recognized Dr. Bajaj’s exceptional leadership, visionary contribution, and impactful initiatives in advancing equitable and accessible healthcare across underserved regions in India.
The India Health Next Awards actively recognize transformative efforts in India’s healthcare sector and are regarded as one of the most respected platforms in the field. Dr. Bajaj was chosen for his consistent work in narrowing the healthcare gap between rural and urban India through scalable, ethical, and quality-driven healthcare delivery. Under his leadership, Ujala Cygnus has grown from an initial network of just 9 hospitals to 28 NABH-accredited multi-specialty facilities across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. Today, the network provides more than 2,800 hospital beds and is supported by over 500 experienced clinicians.
Reflecting on the honor, Dr. Bajaj remarked, “I am truly honored to receive the ‘Healthcare Leader of the Year’ award. Receiving this prestigious award is extremely humbling yet very motivating, and confirms that we are on the right track towards bringing quality, ethical, and accessible healthcare to those who need it the most. I would like to share this award with every member of the Ujala Cygnus family – our doctors, nurses, frontline teams, and partners – who empower us to live this vision through their dedication and hard work.”
Dr. Bajaj has pioneered regionally responsive health systems that serve marginalized and resource-constrained regions effectively. A Harvard alumnus and respected voice in public health policy, he has driven innovation in public-private partnerships, preventive care, and socially inclusive health care models. He is also an entrepreneur, and his focus has been on building sustainable, scalable solutions for healthcare across India.
This recognition not only celebrates Dr. Bajaj’s individual achievements but also underscores the urgent need for scalable healthcare models in India’s tier 2 and tier 3 regions. As Ujala Cygnus continues to expand its footprint, the award serves as a timely reminder of how compassionate leadership, backed by innovation and community-driven goals, can meaningfully bridge healthcare inequalities and transform millions of lives.