Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Medical Practitioner |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/11/1927 |
| Age | 98 years |
| Birthplace | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about H. V. Hande
26/05/2026
H. V. Hande was named among Tamil Nadu’s medical and public service honourees for the Padma Awards 2026. Coverage described him as a veteran physician and former Tamil Nadu Health Minister whose policies strengthened primary healthcare and whose public-service record earned him the Dr. B. C. Roy Award.
23/04/2026
At age 99, H. V. Hande went to his polling booth in Chennai and voted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The moment drew public attention after being widely praised as an example of civic duty and active participation in democracy despite his advanced age.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Integrated Medicine (Modern Medicine and Ayurved) (1950) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 13/05/1954 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Shanthi | ||||
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| Siblings | 9 |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/hvhande/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/hv.hande/ | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. H. V. Hande began his medical practice in 1950 with a small clinic in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. | |
| 2. He worked to improve public healthcare during his tenure as Health Minister. | |
| 3. He played a pivotal role in India's fight against polio and initiated mass polio vaccination drives. | |
| 4. He established H. V. Hande Hospital in Chennai in 1984 and managed M. G. Ramachandran’s medical emergency. | |
| 5. Remains the only Health Minister to receive the Dr. B. C. Roy Award for his service as a Health Minister. |