Dr. Pradeep kumar Verma Utkalamani Award
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Verma
MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
Founder, Verma Eye Hospital, Sambalpur
Born: Burla, Odisha
Parents: Late Smt. Sharada Devi & Late Shri Dharampal Verma
Education:
Schooling – Burla High School & Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sambalpur
MBBS – V.S.S. Medical College, Burla (1981)
MS (Ophthalmology) – V.S.S. Medical College, Burla (1985)
Advanced Training – IOL Surgery (Dr. Daljit Singh, Amritsar); Corneal Transplant (Dr. Danda, Indore, 1989)
Career Highlights:
- Began service at DHH, Sundargarh (1985); among the first in Odisha to perform IOL implantation (1986)
- Served at Rourkela Government Hospital (1987–1990)
- Founded Verma Eye Hospital, Sambalpur – a premier centre for advanced eye care in Western Odisha
- Over 38 years of experience in Cataract, Cornea, Glaucoma, Oculoplasty & Medical Retina
- Pioneer of Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery in Odisha (since 2000)
- Introduced Medical Retina Treatment in Western Odisha (2005)
Dr. Kushal Verma – Orthopaedic Surgeon (married to Dr. Suhani Patel, MS Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist)
Life Motto: “To Reach the Unreached.”
Dr P. K. Verma Utkalamani Award- OSOS
Curated by: Scientific Committee 2025 – Dr Sharmistha Behera, Dr Shashwat Behera, Dr Gazal Patnaik, Dr Pranamita Pujari
Final 90-Minute Event Flow
| Segment | Duration | Segment Duration Description |
| Opening & Welcome | 0 – 5 min | Anchor greets audience; introduces OSOS dignitaries and recalls Dr P. K. Verma Sir’s mentorship legacy. Theme: “Science with a Smile.” |
| ROUND 1 – “Cornea ka Dimaag” (Kahoot Qualifier) | 5 – 25 min (20 min) | Entire audience plays a live Kahoot (15–20 quick questions mixing clinical pearls + humour). Leaderboard projected. Top 8 scorers = 4 > 45 yrs (Seniors) and 4 < 45 yrs (Juniors). |
| Team Formation by Chits | 25 – 30 min (5 min) | The 8 finalists come on stage. Chits pair 1 senior + 1 junior into 4 teams. Teams pick quirky names (Corneal Crusaders, Pupil Power, Macular Marvels, Phaco Phighters etc.). |
| ROUND 2 – “Name that Sign or Sing that Sign” (Spotter Fun) | 30 – 50 min (20 min) | Each team receives 3 images (sign/instrument/fun reference). Correct = +20, wrong = –10. Missed answer → sing a 1-line parody or dialogue for +5 audienceclap bonus. |
| Mini Break – Judges Tally & Humour Interlude | 50 – 55 min (5 min) | Anchor shares eye puns or 1-min meme clip while judges prepare next round. |
| ROUND 3 – “Retina Rumble” (Buzzer Finale) | 55 – 85 min (30 min) | 10 buzzer questions – case-based, innovation riddles, “predict the next step.” (+30 / –15). Includes one Dr P. K. Verma Super-Question worth double points. Emphasis on team coordination & speed. |
| Results & Prize Distribution | 85 – 90 min (5 min) | Judges announce results; Dr P. K. Verma Sir’s photo on screen. Awards ₹ 5000 / ₹ 3000 / ₹ 2000 per member + certificates Final group photo and music exit. |
Award Structure
| Position Title | Prize (per member) | Remarks |
| Dr P. K. Verma Utkalamani Award – Winner | ₹ 5000 each | Certificate |
| 1st Runner-Up | ₹ 3000 each | Certificate |
| 2nd Runner-Up | ₹ 2000 each | Certificate |
| Best Junior Partner | ₹ 1000 each | |
| Total prize amount | ₹ 21000 | Judges’ choice for team synergy |
NB: The scientific program may vary every annual conference; the award structure shall remain unchanged. The scientific schedule will be at the discretion of the Scientific Committee under the guidance of the Chairman scientific committee
4 lakhs would fetch 27000/- as FD interest.NB: The scientific program may vary every annual conference; the award structure shall remain unchanged.The scientific schedule will be at the discretion of the Scientific Committee under the guidance of the Chairman scientific committee.