Dr. Pritam Kaur

In the bustling hills of Dehradun, Dr. Pritam Kaur emerged as a trailblazing female medical doctor, dedicating her life to healing with a warmth that made patients feel like family. Married to a fellow physician, the couple shared not just vows but a vision for better healthcare. “Darling, imagine a place where doctors and patients come together under one roof—our legacy for Dehradun,” she might have whispered to her husband one evening, as they sketched plans for the city’s first medical complex on MKP Road, right across from the clinics of Dr. Kals, Dr. Semwal, and Dr. N.K. Agarwala. This ambitious hub, complete with Jain Chemist and other bustling practices, quickly became a beloved landmark in Old Doon, where locals swapped stories over prescriptions and check-ups.
One crisp morning in 1974, as a nervous patient fidgeted in her office, Dr. Pritam leaned forward with a gentle smile. “Don’t worry, beta,” she said reassuringly, “Your health is our priority, and this complex is here to serve you.” Beyond her stethoscope and scrubs, she was also a savvy property owner, holding the keys to premises at 11 Rampur Mandi Road. But life threw a curveball when tenant troubles arose; as a determined landlord, she fought tooth and nail under the U.P. (Temporary) Control of Rent and Eviction Act, 1947, even taking the battle to the Supreme Court. “This isn’t just about land—it’s about fairness,” she reportedly declared during the proceedings, turning a legal skirmish into a testament to her unyielding spirit. Dr. Pritam’s story? It’s a reminder that behind every pioneer is a heart full of grit, compassion, and a dash of drama.
Sanjog Singh her nephew writes, ‘Came across this while trying to do some research on my Nani, Dr. Pritam Kaur. So nice to find a reference to her here.’ (Sanjog@gmail.com)
Dr. Pritam Kaur was a female medical doctor practicing in Dehradun. 14
She was married to a physician. 14
Along with her husband, she built Dehradun’s first medical complex on MKP Road, opposite the clinics of Dr. Kals, Dr. Semwal, and Dr. N.K. Agarwala. 14
The medical complex housed Jain Chemist and other practices, serving as a landmark in Old Doon. 14
In 1974, Dr. Pritam Kaur reassured a patient, stating, “Your health is our priority, and this complex is here to serve you.” 14
She owned premises at 11 Rampur Mandi Road in Dehradun. 15
As a landlord, she sought permission to evict a tenant from her premises in Dehradun under the U.P. (Temporary) Control of Rent and Eviction Act, 1947, leading to a Supreme Court case. 15