Mangalorean Doctor M Annayya Kulal Ulthur has been selected for the prestigious D. Devarj Urs State-level award for 2022-23 by the Karnataka Government for his contribution in the field of health and community-based health promotion.

Dr M Annayya Kulal Ulthur is working at the district Wenlock Hospital in Mangalore as palliative medicine medical officer and chief COVID-19 medical nodal officer, under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scheme of the Centre. Earlier, Dr. Ulthur served as professor and hospital administrator of Srinivas Medical College Hospital, Mangalore for 25 years. He was honoured with many awards, including B.C. Roy Award by IMA Karnataka, Aryabhata State Award, D.K. District Rajyotsava Award, Grants International Award, Sadhana Ratna Award, IMA National President’s Appreciation Award and Swasti Siri State Award.

The award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh and would be presented to Dr. Ulthur on August 20, the birth anniversary of late chief minister Devaraj Urs.