President Draupadi Murmu attended the second convocation of AIIMS Raipur today. During this period, the President awarded gold medals to 10 students of the institute and degrees to 514 students. On this occasion, he said that the work of a medical professional is very responsible, his decisions are related to saving life. He expressed hope that the doctors and paramedical students passed from here will discharge this responsibility and accountability with full dedication and ability.
President Draupadi congratulated the students who received degrees and fellowships and wished them a bright future. On this occasion, Governor Ramen Deka, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Chairman of AIIMS Raipur Prof. George A D’Souza, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS, Lieutenant General Ashok Kumar Jindal along with doctors and students of AIIMS Raipur were present.
Efforts to provide facilities to all citizens
President Murmu said that the Government of India is making efforts to provide health facilities to all the citizens of the country. In the last decade, many steps were taken to provide Universal Health Card to the countrymen. A large number of citizens are getting benefits under Ayushman Bharat Scheme. Affordable and quality medicines are being made available through Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana. There has also been an increase in medical college, MBBS and PG seats in the last 10 years. New AIIMS have also been established.
goal of creating a developed nation
He said that along with providing excellent medical facilities, AIIMS Raipur is running a clinic to remove malnutrition. He said that modern technology should be used for public welfare. AIIMS Raipur is also working on Artificial Intelligence, Current Clinical Disease and Support System. This will provide real-time help to doctors in remote areas in emergency situations and improve community health. We have set a target of making India a developed nation by the year 2047. Your actions will play a decisive role in making a developed nation.
Governor Ramen Deka said that from today you will be a ray of hope for the common people. AIIMS Raipur achieving 38th position in the national ranking in 2024 is an example of this. This institute has worked to bring smiles on the faces of the people of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. He also praised the high-level health services provided to the patients here during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chhattisgarh in the field of higher education
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai welcomed President Draupadi Murmu and said that it is a matter of pride that the talents of medical and engineering institutions located in this tribal state are completing their initiation in your presence. He said that in the field of higher education, almost all the renowned institutions of the country are located in Chhattisgarh. These institutions are the torches that show the way to the future of the state. Chhattisgarh got most of these institutions on the interest and initiative of the successful Prime Minister Narendra Modi. AIIMS Raipur is a boon for the people of Chhattisgarh as well as Maharashtra and Odisha. This institute has earned name in the entire country for its system and expertise.
