Dr.M.A.Aleem: September 2019

Sunday, September 29, 2019

World Elders Day 2019 October 1st " Caring For Senior Citizens by M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India in the Tiruchi Readers Mail The Hindu 30.9.2019

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/readers-mail/article29550526.ece

READERS MAIL

R.KrishnamoorthySpecial Correspondent29 SEPTEMBER 2019 22:45 IST

UPDATED: 29 SEPTEMBER 2019 22:45 IST

Caring for senior citizens

Tamil Nadu has the second highest percentage of senior citizens in the country. Because of our improved healthcare system, India has recorded an improvement in life expectancy. This has also been boosted by our health insurance programme. Elder people are more affected by age related disorders such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other non communicable diseases. So screening and care of the elders is important. Separate out patient clinic for elders in all medical institution hospitals can help them.

M.A. Aleem

Tiruchi

World Elders Day 2019 October 1st " Caring For Senior Citizens by M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India in the Tiruchi Readers Mail The Hindu 30.9.2019

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/readers-mail/article29550526.ece

TIRUCHIRAPALLI

READERS MAIL

R.KrishnamoorthySpecial Correspondent29 SEPTEMBER 2019 22:45 IST

UPDATED: 29 SEPTEMBER 2019 22:45 IST

Caring for senior citizens

M.A. Aleem

Tiruchi

Friday, September 27, 2019

Pigs menace in Trichy

http://toi.in/Yfl1TY70/a33gj

Monday, September 23, 2019

Misconceptions and The Miracle Cure - M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu India

Misconceptions and The Miracle Cure

- M.A.Aleem Emeritus professor of neurology
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University Chennai

Visting Specilist in Neurology
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical college Perambalur

Consultant Neurologist
ABC Hospital Trichy
Tamilnadu India

Misconceptions about the diseases, its treatment and Prevention. prevailing among people are the important cause for the claim of miracle cure in certain diseases . This is most common in underdeveloped countries, some what common in developing countries and uncommon in developed countries.

There are different system of therapies available to treat the diseases. This may be based scientifically or in other ways.

In each system of therapy, practitioners can claim the cure for a particular diseased conditions with a particular type of therapy. They will claim,the cure based on reducing the signs and symptoms as miracle without treating the real causes.

Most of the functional psychiatric disorders are claimed as cured by magics and miracles.

Certain incurable conditions are claimed as cured with plant and animal products.

Some of other conditions which are not cured by allopathic medications are claimed as cured with religious rituals by sacrificing animals, hairs ,shedding blood or by meditation.

Some more medical conditions which need definite surgical interventions are claimed to be cured with medications only.

Some more mental conditions are believed to be cured by witch hunting and driving out the evil forces from body by magics without a scientific basis.

So people awareness is important to realise the real cure with appropriate medical management.

Sunday, September 22, 2019

Keeladi Archaeological Excavation in Tamilnadu Revealed our 6th century BC Ancient Sangam era Tamil culture

கீழடித் தொல்பொருள்களின் காலம் கிமு ஆறாம் (கிமு 600) நூற்றாண்டு என்பது உறுதியாகிவிட்டது. அந்த உறுதிப்பாடு உயர்த்திப் பிடிக்கும் தமிழ்நிலத்தின் வரலாற்றுப் பெருஞ்சிறப்புகள் யாவை ?

1. அப்போது புத்தர் பிறந்திருக்கவில்லை. புத்தர் கிமு 563ஆம் ஆண்டுதான் பிறக்கிறார். கீழடித் தொல்லகம் புத்தர் காலத்திற்கும் முந்தி நிற்கிறது. இந்திய வரலாற்றின் முதற்பக்கங்கள் மொகஞ்சதாரோ, அரப்பா, அடுத்து புத்தர், மகாவீரர் என்று தொடங்கும். சான்றுகளைக் கேட்கும் வரலாறு இனி வாயடைத்து நிற்கும். இந்திய வரலாற்றின் முதற்பக்கங்களில் தமிழர் நாகரிகத்தைப் பற்றி இனிக் கூறியாகவேண்டும்.

2. அப்போது அஜந்தாக் குகைகள் குடையப்பட்டிருக்கவில்லை. அஜந்தாக் குகைகளில் புத்தமதச் செல்வாக்கு மிக்கிருப்பதால் அவை புத்தர் காலத்திற்குப் பிறகே பெரும்பாலும் குடையப்பட்டன. அதன் பழைமையான குகையினைக் கிமு இரண்டாம் நூற்றாண்டு வரைக்கும் ஏற்றுக்கொள்கின்றனர். கீழடிச் சான்றுகள் அவற்றுக்கும் முந்தியன.

3. கபாடபுரத்திற்கு நேர்ந்த கடல்கோளின் பின்னர் இன்றைய மதுரை நகரத்திற்குப் பாண்டியர்கள் இடம்பெயர்ந்தனர். அங்கே தோற்றுவித்து வளர்க்கப்பட்டதே கடைச்சங்கம். கடைச்சங்கத்தின் காலம் கிமு இரண்டாம் நூற்றாண்டு என்பதற்கே பலர் பல்வேறு குறுக்கு வழக்குகளோடு வருவர். சான்றெங்கே, ஆதாரம் எங்கே என்று நிற்பர். இப்போது கிமு ஆறாம் நூற்றாண்டுத் தமிழ் எழுத்துகள் தெளிந்த சான்றுகளாகிவிட்டன.

4. ஆதன், சாத்தன் ஆகிய பெயர்கள் நம் இலக்கண உரைகளில் தொடர்ந்து மேற்கோள் காட்டப்படுகின்றன. ஆதனின் தந்தை ஆந்தை எனப்படுவார். சாத்தனின் தந்தை சாத்தந்தை எனப்படுவார். பிசிர் என்ற ஊரில் வாழ்ந்த ஆதனின் தந்தையே பிசிர் ஆந்தையார் எனப்பட்டார். அகநானூறு, புறநானூறு, நற்றிணை ஆகிய சங்க இலக்கிய நூல்களில் பிசிராந்தையார் பாடிய ஆறு பாடல்கள் இடம்பெற்றிருக்கின்றன. அவர் யாராயினும் ஆதன் என்ற பெயர் வைக்கும் பழக்கம் தொல் தமிழரிடையே பரந்திருந்தது என்பது வெள்ளிடைமலை. ஆதன் என்பதற்கு உயிர் என்று பொருள். உயிரன்.

5. ஒடிய மாநிலம் புவனேசுவரம் உதயகிரிக் குகைகளின் நெற்றியில் பொறிக்கப்பட்டுள்ள காரவேலனின் கல்வெட்டு பதின்மூன்று நூற்றாண்டுகளாய் நிலவிய சேர சோழ பாண்டியர்களின் கூட்டாட்சி வலிமையைக் கூறுகிறது. “தமிர தேக சங்காத்தம்” என்பது அக்கல்வெட்டினில் உள்ள தொடர். ஒடிய மன்னன் காரவேலன் அசோகருக்குப் பிறகு அப்பகுதியினை ஆண்டவன். கிமு இரண்டாம் நூற்றாண்டினைச் சேர்ந்தவன். “அக்கல்வெட்டினில் இருப்பது பதின்மூன்று நூற்றாண்டுகள் இல்லை, வெறும் பதின்மூன்று ஆண்டுகளாகத்தான் இருக்கவேண்டும்” என்ற வழக்கும் ஓடியது. கீழடியில் பெருந்தமிழர் நாகரிகம் செழித்து வளர்ந்திருக்கும் நிலைமையைக் காண்கையில் காரவேலன் கல்வெட்டு கூறுவது பதின்மூன்று நூற்றாண்டுகளாகவே இருக்க வேண்டும்.

6. வைகை ஆறு இரண்டாயிரம் ஆண்டுகட்கு முன்பு பேராறாக நிறைந்து ஓடியிருக்க வேண்டும். அதன் கரைவெளி எங்கும் பாண்டியப் பேரரசில் பெருவாழ்வு வாழ்ந்த குடிகளின் தடயங்களைக் கண்டெடுத்திருக்கிறோம்.

7. எழுத்துமுறை தோன்றுவதற்கு முன்பே பல்லாயிரம் ஆண்டுகளாகப் பேச்சுமுறை நிலவியிருக்க வேண்டும். மொழித்தோற்றத்தின் இளமைக் காலம் இன்னும் பல நூற்றாண்டுகள் பின்னோக்கிச் செல்லும்.
அனைத்தையும் கொண்டு கூட்டிப் பார்க்கையில் தமிழ் மொழியின் தொன்மையைப் பகரும் சான்றுகள் பல பல்லாயிரம் ஆண்டுகட்கு முந்தியவை என்பது தெளிவாக நம் கண்ணுக்கே தெரிகிறது.

8. கீழடியில் தங்க அணிகள் கிடைத்திருக்கின்றன. தொலைவுத் தேயங்களிலிருந்து வருவிக்கப்பட்ட மணிகள் கிடைத்திருக்கின்றன. மண்ணைக் கொண்டு பாண்டங்கள் செய்தல் என்னும் தொழில்நுட்பம் சிறப்படைந்திருக்கிறது. இருப்புப் பொருள்களும் பல்வேறு மாழைப் பொருள்களும் (உலோகம்) பயன்பாட்டுக்கு வந்திருக்கின்றன. தனிப்பான்மையான குடிவாழ்வின் தன்னிகரற்ற வரலாற்று வளர்ச்சி நிலைகள் இவை.

9 இன்றைய நிலைப்பாட்டிலிருந்து வரலாற்றினைப் பார்ப்பது தவறு. மதங்கள், சாதிகள், பழக்கவழக்கங்கள், பண்பாடுகள் என இன்று நாம் பற்றிப் பழகியிருக்கும் சிறுகண்களைக்கொண்டு பழைமையில் தேடுவது நன்றன்று. ஒற்றை நிலையில் ஒரு நிலத்தின் வரலாறும் அமையாது. காலப்போக்கில் அது பல்வேறு நிலைகளுக்கு முகங்கொடுத்தாக வேண்டும். நம் வரலாறெங்கும் அவ்வாறே நிகழ்ந்தது. எது எப்படியாயினும் அன்றைக்கும் இன்றைக்கும் இக்குடிவாழ்வின் பற்றுதலாக இருப்பது ஒன்றேயொன்று. அதுதான் முன்னைப் பழையதும் பின்னைப் புதியதுமான தமிழ்மொழி !

Thursday, September 19, 2019

International Snakebite Awareness Day M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu India 19.9.2019

Snakebite envenoming

- M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu India

Though the exact number of snake bites is unknown, an estimated 5.4 million people are bitten each year with up to 2.7 million envenomings.

Around 81 000 to 138 000 people die each year because of snake bites, and around three times as many amputations and other permanent disabilities are caused by snakebites annually.

Bites by venomous snakes can cause paralysis that may prevent breathing, bleeding disorders that can lead to a fatal haemorrhage, irreversible kidney failure and tissue damage that can cause permanent disability and limb amputation.

Agricultural workers and children are the most affected. Children often suffer more severe effects than adults, due to their smaller body mass.

Global situation

Snake bite is a neglected public health issue in many tropical and subtropical countries. About 5.4 million snake bites occur each year, resulting in 1.8 to 2.7 million cases of envenomings (poisoning from snake bites).There are between 81 410 and 137 880 deaths and around three times as many amputations and other permanent disabilities each year.
Most of these occur in Africa, Asia and Latin America. In Asia up to 2 million people are envenomed by snakes each year, while in Africa there are an estimated 435 000 to 580 000 snake bites annually that need treatment. Envenoming affects women, children and farmers in poor rural communities in low- and middle-income countries. The highest burden occurs in countries where health systems are weakest and medical resources sparse.
Bites by venomous snakes can cause acute medical emergencies involving severe paralysis that may prevent breathing, cause bleeding disorders that can lead to fatal haemorrhage, cause irreversible kidney failure and severe local tissue destruction that can cause permanent disability and limb amputation. Children may suffer more severe effects, and can experience the effects more quickly than adults due to their smaller body mass.
In contrast to many other serious health conditions, a highly effective treatment exists. Most deaths and serious consequences from snake bites are entirely preventable by making safe and effective antivenoms more widely available and accessible. High quality snake antivenoms are the only effective treatment to prevent or reverse most of the venomous effects of snake bites. They are included in theWHO List of essential medicines and should be part of any primary health care package where snake bites occur.

Challenges producing antivenoms

A significant challenge in manufacturing of antivenoms is the preparation of the correct immunogens (snake venoms). At present very few countries have capacity to produce snake venoms of adequate quality for antivenom manufacture, and many manufacturers rely on common commercial sources. These may not properly reflect the geographical variation that occurs in the venoms of some widespread species.In addition, lack of regulatory capacity for the control of antivenoms in countries with significant snake bite problems results in an inability to assess the quality and appropriateness of the antivenoms.
A combination of factors has led to the present crisis. Poor data on the number and type of snake bites have led to difficulty in estimating needs, and deficient distribution policies have further contributed to manufacturers reducing or stopping production or increasing the prices of antivenoms. Poor regulation and the marketing of inappropriate or poor quality antivenoms has also resulted in a loss of confidence in some of the available antivenoms by clinicians, health managers, and patients, which has further eroded demand.

Weak health systems and lack of data

Health systems in many countries where snake bites are common often lack the infrastructure and resources to collect robust statistical data on the problem. Assessing the true impact is further complicated by the fact that cases reported to health ministries by clinics and hospitals are often only a small proportion of the actual burden because many victims never reach primary care facilities, and are therefore unreported. This is contributed to by socio-economic and cultural factors that influence treatment-seeking behavior with many victims opting for traditional practices rather than hospital care.
Under-reporting of snake bite incidence and mortality is common. In Nepal, for example, where 90% of the population lives in rural areas, the Ministry of Health reported 480 snake bites resulting in 22 deaths for the year 2000, yet figures for the same year collected in a community based study of one region (Eastern Nepal) detailed 4078 bites and 396 deaths (1). Likewise, a very large community- level study of snakebite deaths in India gave a direct estimate of 45 ,900 (99% CI: 40,900-50,900) deaths in 2005, which is over 30 times higher than the Government of India’s official figure(2). A comparison of hospital-registered deaths in one district of Sri Lanka to data from the Registrar-General’s office on deaths demonstrated that 62.5% of deaths from snakebite envenoming were not reported in hospital data (3).
In situations where data on snakebite envenoming is poor, it is difficult to accurately determine the need for antivenoms. This leads to under-estimation of antivenom needs by national health authorities driving down demand for manufacturers to produce antivenom products, and for some, their departure from the market. Weak regulatory systems in countries that lack expertise in antivenom evaluation can contribute to inappropriate procurement of ineffective or incorrect products. Inefficient distribution strategies can hinder access to antivenoms and create shortages of supply.

Low production of antivenoms

Given low demand, several manufacturers have ceased production, and the price of some antivenom products have dramatically increased in the last 20 years, making treatment unaffordable for the majority of those who need it. Rising prices also further suppress demand, to the extent that antivenom availability has declined significantly or even disappeared in some areas. The entry into some markets of inappropriate, untested, or even fake antivenom products has also undermined confidence in antivenom therapy generally.
Many believe that unless strong and decisive action is taken quickly, antivenom supply failure is imminent in Africa and in some countries in Asia.

WHO response

WHO has taken steps to raise the awareness of health authorities and policy makers on this issue. In December 2015 a programme to evaluate the potential safety and effectiveness of current antivenom products intended for use in sub-Saharan Africa was launched by the WHO. The results of this detailed technical and laboratory assessment will provide procurement agencies with informed guidance on which antivenoms best suit their needs. Following a request by several UN member states, WHO formally listed snakebite envenoming as a highest priority neglected tropical disease in June 2017.
A Snakebite Envenoming Working Group established that same year was tasked with informing the development of a strategic WHO road map on snakebites. This strategy focuses on a 50% reduction in mortality and disability caused by snakebite envenoming by 2030. This aim will be achieved through four key objectives:

Empower and engage communities,

Ensure safe, effective treatment,

Strengthen health systems, and

Increase partnerships, coordination and resources.

A primer on the WHO response was published in the journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases in February 2019 (4). The full strategy will be launched in May 2019 with copies of the road map available on the WHO website after the launch.
WHO will work closely with a range of partners to ensure the successful implementation of the road map which focuses on activities in countries and regions where snakebite envenoming occurs, supported by technical units from WHO.
WHO urges regulators, producers, researchers, clinicians, national and regional health authorities, and international and community organizations to work together to improve the availability of reliable epidemiological data on snake bites, the regulatory control of antivenoms and their distribution policies.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

ENFORCING THE HELMET RULE - THE HINDU TRICHY ON 18.9.2019

The Hindu 18 9.2019 Tiruchi

TIRUCHIRAPALLI

Enforcing the helmet rule

R Rajaram

TIRUCHI, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 23:24 IST

UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 23:24 IST

Law enforcement agencies crack the whip on violators in central zone

Law enforcers have launched a crackdown on two-wheeler riders found violating the helmet rule and motorists not wearing seat belts. Even as checks had been accorded a thrust of late, the police acting on a direction from their headquarters executed a special drive on Saturday and Sunday specifically aimed at checking these two violations.
Positioning themselves at vantage spots, multiple police teams assiduously carried out the directive from the State police headquarters, booking a large number of cases and realising fine amount from the violators in a matter of just two days.
Simultaneous drives carried out across the Central Zone encompassing Tiruchi and seven other districts resulted in the booking of over 34,000 cases, with helmet rule violation cases accounting for the majority.

The special drive was conducted to reinforce to vehicle users the need for strict adherence to helmet rule and wearing seat belt. Ahead of the two -day special drive, police sources say checks had been intensified across Tiruchi Range encompassing Tiruchi, Pudukottai, Karur, Perambalur and Ariyalur districts from late last month. The sheer number of cases booked against two-wheeler riders for not wearing helmet and against those driving car without strapping themselves with seat belt is a pointer to the thrust accorded by the law enforcers.

Karur tops list

Topping the list in Tiruchi Range was Karur where the police had booked over 50,000 cases against violators for not wearing helmet or seat belt from August-end till date. Tiruchi district was placed second followed by Pudukottai, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts respectively.
The enforcement measure over the past few days has had an impact among several two-wheeler riders in Tiruchi City as many have started wearing helmet, says Commissioner of Police, Tiruchi A. Amalraj. The helmet rule compliance is about 80% now, he adds.
As a fall out of the periodic enforcement measures and amid reports of hefty fine to be slapped for not wearing helmet in the wake of the amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act, there seems to be a realisation among two-wheeler riders to adhere to the helmet rule, say field-level police officers.
Although similar intensified drives were conducted in the past in Tiruchi city, it remained for a particular period of time. However, this time around the drives seems to have brought in a perceptible change among two-wheeler riders, say the officers adding that there was no revision in the fine amount collected as of now. The helmet rule is being adhered to even by police personnel riding two-wheelers to set an example for others, say law enforcers.
Notwithstanding booking of cases in large numbers, the impact with respect to compliance was not to the expected level in the rural parts, say police sources.

‘To be intensified’

“We plan to intensify the checks in areas identified as accident-prone in Tiruchi Range” says the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tiruchi Range V. Balakrishnan.

“Helmet is a protective gear which would prevent grievous injury to the head and reduce mortality,” says Dr. M.A. Aleem -a city-based neurologist.
Alongside enforcement, the official machinery should take steps to infuse road safety culture right from the school level as this help would make the young minds to adhere to traffic rules in the later stages of their life, he said

Friday, September 13, 2019

Type 2 Diabetes - a silent Killer Disease in India. - M.A.Aleem, A.M.Hakkim BMJ 2019;366:l5407

British Medical Journal BMJ

Editorials

Trends in type 2 diabetes

BMJ 2019; 366 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l5407 (Published 11 September 2019)

Cite this as: BMJ 2019;366:l5407

Trends in incidence of total or type 2 diabetes

Rapid Respons

Type 2 Diabetes - a silent Killer Disease in India

New developments in type 2 Diabetes are many.

We have new guidelines to diagnose type 2 diabetes.

So many newer drugs have
been introduced recently to treat type 2 diabetes.

A diet low in carbohydrate may be useful to prevent this type of diabetes.

Among all countries in the world, India has the highest burden of type 2 diabetes.

The age of onset of type 2 diabetes in India is also low.
In India, compared to other countries, most people are affected by type 2 diabetes even at a very young age.

Type 2 Diabetes is one of the silent killer diseases in India.

Silent death due to unsuspected heart attack in type 2 diabetes is so common in India.

Unsuspected foot ulcers with lack of care kill many in India due to type 2 diabetes.

Late detection of renal involvement due to type 2 diabetes in India also kills many people.

Many people in India are getting early development of refractory errors in their vision due to cataracts and lost vision due to type 2 diabetes.

In India so many people are getting early development of type 2 diabetes related complications due to misconceptions and native type of treatments.

Competing interests: No competing interests

13 September 2019

M.A. Aleem

Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***

A.M.Hakkim

The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***

Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India

@drmaaleem

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Vegetarian Diet and Neurological Diseases- M.A.ALEEM BMJ 2019;366:l5272

British Medical Journal - BMJ

Editorials

Vegetarian diets and health

BMJ 2019; 366 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l5272 (Published 04 September 2019)

Cite this as: BMJ 2019;366:l5272

Rapid response

Re: Vegetarian diets and health. Go plant-based for the planet (and your heart).

Vegetarian Diet and Neurological Diseases

People with many different dietary habits call themselves vegetarians. They are

1. Vegans (total pure vegetarians): They do not eat meat, poultry, fish, or any products derived from animals, including eggs, dairy products, and gelatin.

2. Lacto-ovo vegetarians: They do not eat meat, poultry, or fish, but do eat eggs and dairy products.

3. Lacto vegetarians: They eat no meat, poultry, fish, or eggs, but do consume dairy products.

4. Ovo vegetarians: They eat no meat, poultry, fish, or dairy products, but do eat eggs.

5. Partial vegetarians: They avoid meat but may eat fish (pesco-vegetarian, pescatarian) or poultry (pollo-vegetarian).

Compared with non-vegetarian eaters, vegetarians tend to consume less saturated fat cholesterol and more vitamins C E, dietary fiber, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, and phytochemicals such as carotenoids and flavonoids. As a result, they're likely to have lower total and LDL cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and lower body mass index (BMI). These things are associated with longevity and a reduced risk for many chronic neurological diseases.

Vegetarian life style is superior to a non-vegetarian life style from the angle of prevention of disease. Vegetarian diet can also play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many chronic, progressive neurological diseases.

Migraine

Migraine has a very close relationship to the kind of food we eat. A Ttyrosine rich non-vegetarian diet can exacerbate migraine. So the vegetarian diet may be more suitable for a patient with migraine.

Stroke

The main risk factors for stroke are hypertension diabetes and hypercholesterolaemia. Vegetarian diet is beneficial in the treatment and prevention of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolaemia, and obesity. Vegetarians are also less inclined to use tobacco and misuse alcohol. So the vegetarian diet may be beneficial for the prevention of stroke.

A recent study found that there is no difference between meat eaters and vegetarians in the risk of ischaemic stroke. But that study found that the vegetarians had a 43% increased risk of haemorrhagic stroke.

Other Neurological Diseases

Neurological diseases such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, peripheral neuropathies, Parkinson's disease and other chronic progressive neurodegenerative diseases of the brain and spinal cord may show benefits with fiber, essential fatty acids, minerals, trace elements and vitamin rich vegetarian diets than with non-vegetarian diets.

Vegetarian diet can also help to boost the human immune system, and this can also be useful to prevent neuroinfections and neuroinflammatary disorders.

Memory and Intellectual capacity

There is a long list of intellectuals who are vegetarian who have made an incredible mark in their life time. The list includes Isaac Newton, George Bernard Shaw, Shelley, Milton, and Voltaire. In India, Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Prasad, Rajagopalachari, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Naranda Modi and many more are vegetarians. Vegetarianism will increase memory and intellectual activity of a very high order. In my county Mahavira, Buddha and Saints of Hinduism all advocated vegetarianism.

Like intellectual activity, even physical functions seem to be better preserved in vegetarians as compared to non-vegetarians.

In recent days plant-based eating is recognized as not only nutritionally sufficient but also as a way to reduce the risk for many chronic lifestyle diseases.

Now more and more people are turning to vegetarianism and veganism, which is good news for the fight against climate change also.

Competing interests: No competing interests

10 September 2019

M.A. Aleem

Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***

The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***

Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India

@drmaaleem

Monday, September 2, 2019

BIODATA 2

1. Name: M.A.Aleem

2. IAN Membership Number: LM-431

3.Please outline your research achievements:(Maximum 150 words)

I am having the research experience from 1997 to till date as a DM Post graduate student , as an Asst. Professor, Professor and as Emeritus Professor of Neurology. I have 44 Publications and 47 presentations of my research works in my credit. As a DM Post graduate M.A .ALEEM’S is research work at Madurai Medical College, Madurai (MMC) has published 11 research papers and it has 23 citations (https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/5855891_M_A_Aleem).As an Assistant Professor of neurology my research works were accepted by the World Federation of Neurology and I have presented my papers on 1.Seizure related injuries in rural epileptic women from in southern India in the World Congress of Neurology (WCN) 2001 London. 2.Iatrogenic Seizures – A clinical study from southern India in WCN 2001London.3.Circardian onset of stroke in young rural southern Indian population in WCN 2005Sydney 4.Study of psychogenic non epileptic Seizure in southern Indian rural population at WCN 2009 at Bangkok in Thailand. 5.Diffusion MR imaging in status epileptics – Reversibility a study from southern India at WCN 2015 Santiago Chile. All this above Presentation are Published in journal of Neurological science in above in that years as abstract. My research works was accepted by the International League Against Epilepsy and I have presented the paper on Cerebral calcification and epilepsy in rural population at 25thInternational Epilepsy Congress(IEC) 2003 Lisbon Portugal and a paper on southern Indian study on Iatrogenic seizure in 26th IEC 2005 Paris. Both were published as abstract in that year Epilepsia Journal. I have also presented my neurological research work in IANCON, and Neurocon.I have grant from Government of Tamilnadu state research committee to do the research work oncircadian rythem and stroke in southern Indian rural population for one year in 2004.I am a guide for Neurology research work with EEG & fMRI at Department of instrumentation and control. Engineering at National institute of Technology Trichy for PhD scholar from 2013 to 2016.

4.Please outline your contribution to the Indian Academy of Neurology:(Maximum 150 words)

I am a Life member in IAN since 1999 (L M 431).Served in IAN as a National Executive Committee member (2002 – 2009). I was appointed by IAN as organising Secretary to conduct the 2010IANCON for first thetime in 2nd tier city in Trichy As per IAN Instruction I have organised a preconference workshop at during IANCON 2010at Trichy. I am also served as member in the organising committee of IANCON - 2010Madurai and IANCON 2003 VIZAK and IANCON 2004 Nagpur .I have taken part in all IAN instructed Indian National Brain week activities, worldBrain day activities and other Neurological awareness activities.I have contributed articles for Reviews in Neurology on Myasthenic syndrome and on cerebral malaria in 2000 IANCON, and an Hypertension management in stroke in 2003 IANCON.I have chaired sessions and presented papers in IANCON many times. I have Published two Review articles on epilepsy in elderly and published papers in Annales of Indian academy of Neurology.I have undergone specialised training in Epilepsy as an IAN Sponsored candidate for 3 months at University College of London Queen's squire Neurology hospital in 2001IAN helped me to create an award for the Basic science research works with my contribution of Rupees 20 Lakhs to IAN in 2018.I am also served as Tamilnadu Pondicherry Association of Neurologist as vice-president,President Elect and as President for the year 2017 -18 and Now I am The past president of TAN.

5.Please outline your other significant contribution: (Maximum 150 words)

Prof Dr. Aleem has created and established the department of neurology at KAPV GOVT medical college and MGM GOVT hospital Trichy. He had a role in starting the DM Neurology higher specialty. Course at Thirunelveli Govt medical college in 2007. He has published 11 books in regional language on Neurology topics to create awareness among people. He is the examiner in the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR medical University. At present he is the president for Trichy Neuro club and Secretary for Neurologist association of Tiruchirappalli. He is the founder of NAT at Trichy 2017.He is a also instrumental in bringing the International Epilepsy Day by ILAE/IBE in 2015.Prof Dr. M.A. Aleem is conferred with best doctor award in the field of neurology by the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University in 2012.He had junior travelling fellowship award from WFN to attend WCN 2001 at London. He had congress attendee award from ILAE to attend 25th IEC at Lisbon. He had travelling bursary award from ILAE to attend 6th AOEC at Malaysia in 2006. He had commendation certificate from Trichy District collector for this Neurological Health care services for the year. 2005, 2006, 2014 – 2015, 2015 – 2016, 2016 – 2017.Prof Dr. Aleem had Republic day Best Doctor award for his contribution to rural Neurological awareness activity from Trichy collector in 2010. He had best administrator award from the Trichy district collect in 2013.He also had Dr. Banumathy Muruganathan award for the excellence in medical publication in Tamil by Tamilnadu IMA in 2008.He was nominated as Epilepsy purple day Ambassador in 2012 by EANS Newyork.He was nominated as Trichy district welfare fund committee life member by district collector and Truchy DWFC committee from 2017. He is also an advisor to phd students at NITT Trichy in the Instrumentation Engineering department.Dr Aleem was awarded 1st prize for his suggestions of Trichy SMART CITY by the Tiruchirappalli city Corporation in 2015Dr Aleem was awarded for his our Ptime Minister Modi ' s SWACHH BHARAT activities by Tiruchirappalli district collector in 2017.He is awarded with KALAM Award for Quality of life improvement by South Zone Board if Continuing Education Ozone on 18.11.2018.He has the research experience of more than 20 years in his carrier.ProfDr.M.A.Aleem has the Appointed as Emeritus Professor From Trichy Neurology Field at the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2018.Dr.Aleem is appointed as Trustee to age old Natharvali Dargah by Wakf Board of Government of Tamilnadu India for three years from 2.11.2018Dr M.A.Aleem 1st Neurologist appointed as Advisory Committee Member for the Tiruchirappalli International Airport by Airport Authority of India Director Tiruchirappalli International Airport on 10.12.2018.Dr. M.A.Aleem first Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu is Nominated as Brand Ambassador for Swachh Bharat Mission by The Tiruchirappalli City Corporation of Goverment of Tamilnadu India at 70th Republic day on 26.1.2019

BIODATA 2020 March 28th

Biodata 2020 of PROF DR.M.A.ALEEM M.D., D.M.,(NEURO)

Biodata 2020 February 9th

PROF DR.M.A.ALEEM M.D., D.M.,(NEURO)

EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF NEUROLOGY

THE TAMILNUDU DR.M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

PAST PRESIDENT TAMILNADU PONDICHERY ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGISTS

FORMER OF VICE PRINCIPAL HOD& PROFESSOR OF NEUROLOGY KAPV GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE& MGM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

CONSULTANT NEUROLOGIST AND EPILEPTOLOGIST (TRAINED AT INSTITUTION OF NEUROLOGY QUEEN`S SQUARE . LONDON.UK.) ABC HOSPITAL, ANNAMALAI NAGAR , TRICHY -620018

SECRETARY NEUROLOGIST ASSOCIATION TIRUCHIRAPPALLI

DIRECTOR ABC HOSPITAL TRICHY

drmaaleem@hotmail.com

Everybody Knows Prof Dr.M.A.Aleem,M.D.,D.M., (Neuro) for his dedicated rural neurological health care services, and the development of Neurology speciality in the Central Tamilnadu.

Prof Dr.Aleem M.D.,D.M., (Neuro) a rural Neurologist / Neuroscientist was the Former Dean I/C vice principal HOD& professor of Neurology KAPV Government Medical college& MGM Government hospital Trichy. He is graduated from Madras University in 1980. He has received his MD., General medicine from Bharadhidasan University in 1986 and his DM,Neurology through the Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.M Medical University in 1999.ln 2001 as IAN sponsored candidate he has undergone training at University college of London' Institute of Neurology queen' s Square London in the field of epilepsy . He was the visiting professor for Annamalai University's Raja Muthaiya Chettiar Medical college and hospital chidambram. A visiting consultant Neurologist at Ordinance factory Govt of India Trichy . for 16 years from 2004 He is deeply interested in medical education and services since 1986. He has orated, presented and published more than 107 research papers in neurology and General medicine at various National and International, conference and Journals.

Now he is the Emeritus Professor at the Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University of Government of Tamilnadu

He is also the senior consultant neurologist and epileptologist at ABC Hospital Trichy He is a visiting professor for Dhanalakhmi Srinivasan medical college and hospital perambalur since 2016.He is the visiting neurology Consultant for Apollo SpecialityHospital Trichy since 2016.

Contribation to Community/ People:

Prof Dr.M.A.Aleem ‘s neurological health care services for the rural poor with development of neurology department, rendered by Dr.M.A.Aleem as Vice Principal HOD& Professor of Neurology worked at K.A.P.Viswanatham Government Medical College and MGM GovernmentHospitalatTiruchirappalli.is Knows by everybody in this region.

Prof Dr.M.A.Aleem ‘s neurological care created awareness about neurological illness not only in urban area but also particularly in rural areas in and around Tiruchirppalli. and Central Tamilnadu. By creating this awareness time between the onset of neurological symptoms and seeking of medical help has been drastically reduced in our rural population residing in the central part of Tamil Nadu

Prof Dr.M.A.Aleem ‘s neurological care and health awareness camps created awareness about neurological illness among the urban as well as rural people. So, the people become aware of seeking medical assistance as soon as they develop neurological problems.

Prof Dr.Aleem‘s books on neurological health awareness and his research work on neurology are valuable to plan treatment strategies for rural people with neurological disorders.

Prof Dr.M.A.Aleem is regularly conducting health awareness camp besides publishing neurology health awareness books on various neurological problems. He is also doing a lot of neurological research work and whish is very useful to plan treatment strategies for rural poor people with neurological disorders.

Now he is also serving the people and community as a life member in Tiruchirappalli District welfare fund committee under the leadership in Tiruchirappalli District collector as the chairman and Costodian and The Treasurship of Savi Govindarajan along with 10 senior eminent legends of Trichy

Prof.Dr.M.A.Aleem Emeritus Professor of Neurology The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University is going to give a Invited lecture on "Healthy Lifestyle for Youth" at Meet the Medical Expert program organised by the Tiruchirappalli Anna Science Centre Planetarium on 1.3.2019

He is the Great Patron of Tiruchirappalli District central Library from 13.11.2019

Contribution to IAN:

Life member in IAN since 1999. Dr. Aleem has served as National executive member for IAN. He was the organizing secretary for 18th IANCON Trichy in 2010. He was also a joint Organizing secretary for 2000 IANCON at Madurai. Dr. Aleem has contributed articles for the reviews in Neurology released by IAN and he has chaired sessions in IANCON. Awarded Fellow of Indian Academy of Neurology in 2019

Contribution to TAN:

Prof Dr. Aleem is a life member in TAN. He has talked and chaired session in TANCON. He has organised TANCON at Trichy in 2017. He was in various post in TAN since 2016. President of Tamilnadu Pondicherry Association of neurologists for me year2017-2018 and ha has given the president at TANCON 2018at courtallam Tamilnadu now he is part president of TAN for year2018-2020.

Contribution to NSI:

Life member since 1999.Organizing committee member for the Neurocon 2006 at Madurai and delivered lecture in Neurcon CME and chaired Sessions in Neurocon. He has served as an executive committee member in NSI and contributed articles for the CME book

Contribution to Neuroscience:

M.A.Aleem Emeritus Professor of Neurology The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical UniversityIs going to give an Invited Lecture on "Neurologic perspective in obstetric women" at Neurology CMC organised by The Department of Neurology at Madurai Medical College on 28.2.2019.

M.A.Aleem Emeritus professor of neurology The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University delivered the Valedictory Address on "EEG Signals" on 23 8.2019 &Distributed Certificates at Faculty Development Programme at National Institute of Technology NIT Tiruchirappalli AICTE MARGDARSHAN of Government of India

Contribution to API:

Life Member in API since 1986. He is in office of JAPI as National advisory board member in 2002.Served as a EC member in Trichy API in 1996-98. He has as served as a Treasure for Trichy API2002-2004. He is in the organising committee for 4th state Level API conference at Trichy .2008 and for CME Programme Organised by API Trichy in 1994-1995. He is also a fellow of API from 2003.

IN TamilNadu Govt Service :

Prof Dr. Aleem joined as a medical officer in Thuvaran kurichy PHC in 1986. He become Tutor in Neurology at KAPVGMC in 2002and become Assistant Professor in Neurology at KAPVGMC in 2003.Promoted as Associate Professor in Neurology at Tirunelveli Medicalin 2007. Dr. Aleem becomes Professor of Neurology and HOD department of Neurology at Trichy KAPVGMC in 2008. Dr. Aleem have a distinguished administrative service at KAPVGMC in Trichy. He served as

MCI Nodal officer from 2008-2009and he served as a vigilance officer at AGM Govt hospital of KAPVGMC in 2009-2010 and worked as an administrative officer at AGM Govt Hospital of KAPVGMC in 2009-2010. He was medical superintendent incharge for AGM Govt Hospital Trichy in 2011 and Dean incharge for Trichy KAPVGMC in 2009 . He served as vice Principal of Trichy KAPVGMC from 2010 till 2014. He in retired as vice Principal, HOD Professor of Neurology of31.12.2014 from KAPVGMC Trichy.

Awards:

Prof Dr. M.A. Aleem is conferred with best doctor award in the field of neurology by the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University in 2012.He had junior travelling fellowship award from WFN to attend WCN 2001 at London. He had congress attendee award from ILAE to attend 25th IEC at Lisbon. He had travelling bursary award from ILAE to attend 6th AOEC at Malaysia in 2006. He had commendation certificate from Trichy District collector for this Neurological Health care services for the year. 2005, 2006, 2014 – 2015, 2015 – 2016, 2016 – 2017.

Prof Dr. Aleem had Republic day Best Doctor award for his contribution to rural Neurological awareness activity from Trichy collector in 2010. He had best administrator award from the Trichy district collect in 2013.

He also had Dr. Banumathy Muruganathan award for the excellence in medical publication in Tamil by Tamilnadu IMA in 2008.He was nominated as Epilepsy purple day Ambassador in 2012 by EANS Newyork.

He was nominated as Trichy district welfare fund committee life member by district collector and Truchy DWFC committee from 2017. He is also an advisor to phd students at NITT Trichy in the Instrumentation Engineering department.

Dr Aleem was awarded 1st prize for his suggestions of Trichy SMART CITY by the Tiruchirappalli city Corporation in 2015

Dr Aleem was awarded for his our Ptime Minister Modi ' s SWACHH BHARAT activities by Tiruchirappalli district collector in 2017.

He is awarded with KALAM Award for Quality of life improvement by South Zone Board if Continuing Education Ozone on 18.11.2018.

He has the research experience of more than 20 years in his carrier.

Prof Dr.M.A.Aleem has the Appointed as Emeritus Professor From Trichy Neurology Field at the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2018.

Dr.Aleem is appointed as Trustee to age old Natharvali Dargah by Wakf Board of Government of Tamilnadu India for three years from 2.11.2018

Dr M.A.Aleem 1st Neurologist appointed as Advisory Committee Member for the Tiruchirappalli International Airport by Airport Authority of India Director Tiruchirappalli International Airport on 10.12.2018

Dr.M.A.Aleem first Neurologist Trichy has given an Invited Lecture Medical (Neurological Views) Facts in The Holy Quran" at international Islam and Science Conference at Jamal Mohamed College on 21.1.2019 at Trichy Tamilnadu India.

Dr. M.A.Aleem first Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu is Nominated as Brand Ambassador for Swachh Bharat Mission by The Tiruchirappalli City Corporation of Goverment of Tamilnadu India at 70th Republic day on 26.1.2019

Prof.Dr.M.A.Aleem first Neurologist elected as Fellow of Indian Academy of Neurology IAN in 2019 October 4th by the National body of Indian Academy of Neurology

Prof.Dr.M.A.Aleem Emeritus Professor of Neurology and Former HoD and Professor of Neurology KAPV Government Medical College Trichy has been elected as Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) Glasgow United Kingdom 5.11.2019 first Neurologist from central region of Tamilnadu India

World Health Organisation- WHO Awarded Super Hero Certificate to M.A.Aleem first Neurologist from Trichy central region of Tamilnadu India who got this honor for pledging to fight against Antimicrobial Resistance in this World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019 November 18 - 24

Dr. Aleem is an Assistant Secretary in Olirum Trichy a Foundation working for the development of Trichy 26.11.2019.

M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy is Honoured with State Level Achievers Award during by the MMC Institute of Neurology celebration of Golden Jubilee 50years of Neurology in Tamilnadu at chennai on 13.12.2019.

Prof. So.Sathiyaseelan released the 12th Neurological Awareness book on Headache written by M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy TamilNadu at TiruvlluvarDay Pattimandram function organised by Trichy District Welfare Committee Trichy at Govt. Exhibition on 19.1.20

DR.M.A.ALEEM IS FIRST IN MANY OF HIS CARRIER

PROF DR.M.A.ALEEM M.D., D.M.,(NEURO) EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF NEUROLOGY

THE TAMILNUDU DR.M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

PAST PRESIDENT TAMILNADU PONDICHERY ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGISTS

FORMER OF VICE PRINCIPAL HOD& PROFESSOR OF NEUROLOGY KAPV GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE& MGM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

CONSULTANT NEUROLOGIST AND EPILEPTOLOGIST (TRAINED AT INSTITUTION OF NEUROLOGY QUEEN`S SQUARE . LONDON.UK.) ABC HOSPITAL, ANNAMALAI NAGAR , TRICHY -620018

SECRETARY NEUROLOGIST ASSOCIATIONTIRUCHIRAPPALLYdrmaaleem@hotmail.com

Prof.Dr.M.A.Aleem is the

1st Doctor from Thuvarankurichy village 1975.

1st MD from Thuvarankurichy 1986.

1st Neurologist from Thuvarankurichy 1999.

1st person published article in JAPI in Trichy District 1991.

1st person published article in Lancet BMJ in Trichy district 2003, 2001.

1st person published article in journal of Neurological science in Trichy 2005.

1st person presented paper in world congress of Neurology from Trichy 2001.

1st person published in Epilepsia from Trichy 2005.

1st person Got WFN Fellowship from Trichy 2001.

1st person trained at Queens Square as IAN candidate from Trichy 2001.

1st person published article in AIAN form Trichy 1998.

1st person published article in Neurology India 1997.

1st person who write review article in review of Neurology and NSI CME book from Trichy 2000, 1999.

1st person who attended 7 WCN 4 EAN 3 Epilepsy congress 3 AOCN congress from Trichy.

1st person who started Neurology department at KAPGMC 2007.

1st person professor, HOD of Neurology department KAPGMC2007.

1st vice principal of KAPGMC for super speciality side 2010 at Trichy.

1st Dean in charge from super speciality side at KAPVGMC 2000at Trichy.

1st person who got district collector appreciation award form district collector 1989 for rural health service.

1st Govt doctor who got TN MGR university Best Doctor award from Trichy 2012.

1st person who become National advisory board member to JAPI from Trichy 2002 - 2009.

1st person who got API fellowship from Trichy 2003.

1st person in Indian Hypertension, Guidelines book review from southern TN 2007.

1st person AS EC member in IAN from southern TN v2002 – 2005.

1st person as EC member in NSI from southern TN 2008 – 2012.

1st person as EC member in HSI from southern TN 2001 – 2003.

1st person as EC member in ISCPT from southern TN 1996 – 1998.

1st Vice president of TAN from Trichy 2016.

1st president of TAN from Trichy 2017.

1st person presented papers in WCN, world stoke congress, epilepsy congress, AOCN, AOEC from Trichy.

1st person initiated award in the name of neurologist association of Trichy with Rs. 20/- lakhs - IAN in 2018.

1st person published book for neurological disorders in Tamil from Trichy 2002.

1st person organized IANCON in 2nd Tier city at Trichy 2010.

1st person organized state level TANCON 2016 at Trichy.

1st Reviewer for Indian council of Medical research at Trichy 2003.

1st Appointed as Emeritus Professor From Trichy Neurology Field at the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2018.

1st Neurologist Nominated as Trichy District Welfare Found Committee Life Member 2017.

1st Neurologist honoured by Tiruchirappalli district collector for Dr Aleem's Indian Government prime minister MODI's #SwachhBharat activities in Trichy district 2017

1st Neurologist Appointed as Trustee to age old Trichy Natharvali Dargah from2.11.2018 for 3 years

Dr Aleem 1st neurologist was awarded 1st prize for his suggestions of Trichy SMART CITY by the Tiruchirappalli city Corporation in 2015

Dr Aleem 1st neurologist awarded for his our Prime Minister Modi ' s SWACHH BHARAT activities by Tiruchirappalli district collector in 2017.

Dr Aleem 1st neurologist is awarded with KALAM Award for Quality of life improvement by South Zone Board if Continuing Education Ozone on 18.11.2018.

1st Neurologist Dr Aleem has given C.K.Swamy Oration on "Medical Education in Tamil- Problems and Solutions " at St. Josaph College Trichy on 27.11.2018 organised by its Tamil Research Department.

1st Neurologist nominated as executive Committee member for tha Tiruchirappall District minority welfare Committee under the chairmanship of Tiruchirappalli District Collector April 2019.

Dr Aleem the first Neurologist who awarded Fellow of Indian Academy of Neurology in 2019 by our National neurology body Indian Academy of Neurology in 2019 October 4th

He is the first Neurologist become Great Patron of Tiruchirappalli District central Library from 13.11.2019

Dr.M.A.Aleem 1st Neurologist has given invited guest Lecture at 52nd National Library week function on "Menstrual health and Bad Touch awareness for Autistic Female children " at Tiruchirappalli District Central Library on 18.11.2019

Dr. Aleem a first Neurologist is an Assistant Secretary in Olirum Trichy a Foundation working for the development of Trichy 26.11.2019

1st Neurologist Dr Aleem has given the Keynote address at 22nd Jamal Mohamed college Alumni Kuwait Chapter on 29.11.2019.

M.A.Aleem first Neurologist Trichy is Honoured with State Level Achievers Award during by the MMC Institute of Neurology celebration of Golden Jubilee 50years of Neurology in Tamilnadu at chennai on 13.12.2019.

M.A.Aleem as for first time hoisted the National Flag at Natharsha Dargha as Trustee in 73rd Republic day on 26.1.2020

M.A.Aleem 1st Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu met our Vice President of India His Excellency Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu at Trichy and present my new book on Headache and got blessing from him 10.1.2020

M.A.Aleem first Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu India Received the World Health Organisation (WHO) Record Of Achievement to support country Preparedness and Response to COVID-19 On 28.3.2020

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Hats off to Tiruchirappalli International Airport and it Director Gunasekaran and his team for achieving the record growth and income during the financial year 2018 - 19. -M.A.Aleem Advisory Committee Member Tiruchirappalli International Airport

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/tiruchi-among-profit-making-airports-last-fiscal/article29101686.ece