Santi Gupta was a prominent Indian pediatrician and researcher, recognized for her pioneering work in the field of neonatology and public health. For many years, she headed the department of pediatrics at Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, where her research focused on crucial issues such as acute diarrhea, malnutrition, and the care of low birth weight infants. Her work and studies had a significant impact on national health policies, contributing to improved child survival rates in India. For her outstanding contributions to medicine, she received numerous high-profile awards. These include the prestigious B.C. Roy Award in 1984, considered one of the highest medical honors in the country, and the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, awarded to her by the government in 1986. Her legacy is tied to the development of modern pediatrics in India.