Dr. Indramani Jena and His Family
A story of family bonds, professional dedication, shared values,
and memories that connect generations.
The people behind the story
A Family Rooted in Medicine, Education and Service
Dr. Indramani Jena and his wife, Prof. Bijoyini Mohanty,
brought together their interests in healthcare, education,
public administration, and community welfare. Their family
story reflects a commitment to knowledge, professional
responsibility, and service to society.
Dr. Jena is a physician specialising in Internal Medicine and
the Proprietor and Senior Consultant of Hillside Nursing Home
in Bhubaneswar. Prof. Bijoyini Mohanty was a Professor of Public
Administration with an interest in human resource management
and institutional development.
The first generation
A Partnership in Service
Dr. Indramani Jena completed his MBBS in 1973 and MD in
Medicine in 1977 at SCB Medical College, Cuttack. His
medical career has included service in the interior regions
of Odisha and work to improve public understanding of health.
Prof. Bijoyini Mohanty pursued a career in Public Administration.
She also took a special interest in the development of
Hillside Nursing Home, particularly its human resources.
but also by the values, care, and knowledge shared with
the next generation.”
The next generation
Children and Their Families
Dr. Tanaya Jena
A gynaecologist, married to Sri Srichandan Kumar Routray,
an engineer holding a senior position at Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited, Sunabeda, Koraput district.
Their daughter is Aria Routray.
Dr. Somnath Prasad Jena
A neurosurgeon and Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at
the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital,
Bhubaneswar. He is married to Dr. Prerna Biswal, an
anaesthetist and Assistant Professor of Anaesthesiology.
Family values
A Shared Commitment
Members of the family have pursued careers across medicine,
education, and engineering. Their professional paths reflect
different ways of contributing through specialist knowledge
and dedicated work.
Prof. Bijoyini Mohanty’s memory remains a cherished part of
the family’s story, connecting family photographs and
memories across generations.
A family institution
Hillside Nursing Home
Hillside Nursing Home was established on family property gifted
by Dr. Indramani Jena’s father, Nakula Jena. Prof. Bijoyini
Mohanty took an active interest in its development. The
institution remains an important part of the family’s
healthcare story.
Knowledge passed on
Physician, Author and Public Educator
Alongside his medical practice, Dr. Jena has written about
healthcare and the history and culture of Odisha.
- Odishare Swasthya
- Rakta Chap
- Madhumeha Upachar
- Saap Kamuda Chikitsa
- Snakes of Medical Importance and Snakebite Treatment
- Healthcare Administration and Management