Doctors such as diabetes specialist Dr K. N. Prasannakumar, dentist Dr P. Lokesh, and physician Dr Mamata are among the many who have adopted this approach following his campaigns.With the goal of reaching doctors beyond Karnataka, Dr Shantagiri plans to launch an online awareness programme on 1 July, National Doctors’ Day. His aim is to encourage more doctors across India to join the handwriting movement and become members of his association.Dr Shantagiri runs his own hospital, Shantagiri Healthcare, in Banaswadi, Bengaluru. He studied at D. G. Melmalagi Ayurvedic College in Gadag and has previously worked at MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Lokhande Hospital, and others. He has also organised over 200 health check-up camps across Karnataka.A prolific writer, Dr Shantagiri has authored Arogya Rashmi, a collection of more than 120 health-related articles. He has received the Dr Abdul Kalam Excellence Award in Delhi and the International Glory of India Award in Singapore.
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