Overview
- Ganesh Baraiya received an appointment letter dated November 26 and joined as a Bonded Medical Officer (Class-2) at Sir T General Hospital in Bhavnagar, beginning duty reportedly on November 27.
- The Medical Council of India denied him MBBS admission in 2018 citing his disability, a decision upheld by the Gujarat High Court until the Supreme Court ruled four months later that height cannot bar admission.
- He enrolled at Bhavnagar Government Medical College in 2019, completed his MBBS and internship, and finished exams with accommodations including a writer and extra time alongside practical support from classmates and faculty.
- Early patient reactions often include surprise that gives way to confidence in his care, according to recent interviews describing his first posting and prior clinical training.
- He signals interest in non-surgical specialties such as pediatrics, dermatology or radiology and says his initial priority is to finish building a brick house for his family, as his case is widely cited in debates over disability and medical eligibility rules.