Priest’s Support Helps Four Odisha Students Become Doctors

Bhubaneswar, 11 January 2026: Financial support and mentorship from Father Abraham Karukaparambil have enabled four young men from economically weak families in Odisha to complete their medical education and serve in government healthcare institutions.

Dr. Sailendu Singh, from Alanjuri village in Kandhamal district, said financial hardship nearly forced him to abandon his MBBS studies at St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru. His situation changed when Father Abraham began supporting him, contributing nearly ₹1 lakh annually and offering consistent encouragement throughout his studies. Singh now works as a government medical officer at Subarnagiri Community Health Centre in Kandhamal.

Three other Catholic students also completed their MBBS with similar support. Dr. Sarada Charan Bardhan from Birikote Parish in the Berhampur Diocese joined St. John’s Medical College as an orthopaedic doctor in January 2026 while pursuing postgraduate studies. Dr. Kusum Nayak from Gajapati district serves as a government medical officer at Subarnagiri Community Health Centre, while Akshya Montry from the Berhampur Diocese works at Kashinagar Community Health Centre in Gajapati district.

A native of Kerala, Father Abraham Karukaparambil has served in Odisha for over three decades, focusing on the upliftment of Dalit and Tribal communities. He is currently serving in Texas under the Archdiocese of San Antonio, USA.

According to Father Abraham, he presently supports 47 students across India pursuing professional education, including MBBS, nursing, pharmacy, and other higher studies. Over the years, hundreds of students from financially weak backgrounds have benefited from his assistance, with many now working as doctors, nurses, engineers, teachers, and civil servants, including professionals at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Priest’s Support Helps Four Odisha Students Become Doctors

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