The inspiring journey of Dr Raman Kishore has drawn national attention after years of providing free medical treatment to villagers across Bihar.
Born in the remote village of Bhurawan in Darbhanga, Raman grew up in a modest farming family where higher education often seemed financially impossible.
Fought odds to study medicine
After schooling in the village, he moved to Patna to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor despite opposition from family and friends worried about costs.
He reportedly supported himself by taking tuition classes and eventually secured admission to medical college in 2012.
Mother’s illness changed his mission
A turning point came when his mother was diagnosed with liver cancer after delayed treatment.
She was later taken to Tata Memorial Hospital, but doctors reportedly said earlier diagnosis might have improved her chances.
The loss deeply influenced Raman’s career goals.
He said he no longer wanted only prestigious specialisation, but instead wished to focus on early diagnosis so other families would not suffer similar pain.
296 medical camps, 50,000 patients
After completing postgraduate studies from AIIMS Patna, Dr Raman began using weekends to organise free health camps in remote villages.
He said he has conducted 296 camps over seven years and treated more than 50,000 patients free of cost.
He funds medicines and equipment from his own salary and said he does not accept donations or run private practice.
Recognised on national television
Dr Raman, popularly known as “Gaon Ka Doctor”, was invited to Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he was honoured for his service by Amitabh Bachchan.
Service above success
From a small Bihar village to national recognition, his story has become a symbol of compassion, purpose, and service-driven medicine.