Today is National Doctor's Day. More than 1,500 doctors have died fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 800 have died in just this second wave according to the Indian Medical Association.
While the pandemic saw doctors showing courage and valour to fight from the frontlines, we also saw ugly scenes of doctors getting beaten up in hospitals by angry mobs.
Prime Minister Modi today once again promised to protect doctors from violence.
To mark National Doctor's Day, CNBC-TV18’s reporters bring inspiring stories of doctors fighting the pandemic in rural India--- from Tamil Nadu to Maharashtra to West Bengal.
Watch accompanying video for more.
(Edited by : Aditi Gautam)