Bhubaneswar: Dr Swayam Prava Baral, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Campus-2 at Phulnakhara, has been crowned Mrs Universe Global 2025 at the prestigious Mrs Universe Official Pageant held at Manila in Philippines, recently.

Alongside the coveted crown, Dr Baral also won the ‘Best in Forum’ title for her powerful advocacy on mental health and human rights, a cause which has now earned her global recognition as a human rights ambassador. ADVERTISEMENT

Representing India on the world stage, Dr Baral stood out for her eloquence, intellect and compassion, presenting the country’s rich cultural heritage with grace and conviction. Her speech at the human rights forum which focused on ‘Mental Health as a Fundamental Human Right’—received

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