The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur, participated in the nationwide 'Khelo India Samvad – Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath' programme on August 27, 2026. The event brought together youth across the country to discuss sports, fitness, and nation-building.
On August 27, 2026, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur, joined the nationwide ‘Khelo India Samvad – Khel Ki Baat PM Ke Saath’ programme organized by My Bharat under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to mark National Sports Day. The event aimed to bring together youth across the country for a virtual address by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The programme took place at over 1,500 locations nationwide.
At AIIMS Nagpur, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari served as the Chief Guest. During the event, Executive Director and CEO Prof. Dr. Prashant P. Joshi encouraged students to prioritize physical fitness, focus on their goals, and adopt a drug-free lifestyle. He also highlighted AIIMS Nagpur’s focus on health and wellness through its outdoor sports facilities and annual sporting activities.
Following the Prime Minister's address, national-level boxers Malhar Sable and Raunak Khambalkar were felicitated by Prof. Dr. Prashant P. Joshi. Basketball player Pratap Magar shared his experience of balancing academics with competitive sports, while students Aryesh Pandey, Sourav Dude, Vedant Subhedar and Subbulaxmi Yadav shared their views on the My Bharat initiative and youth participation in nation-building. The programme was coordinated by the Student Council under the mentorship of Dean (Student Welfare), Dr. Siddharth Dubhashi.
Deans, faculty members, undergraduate students, and interns attended the programme. Students also took the official ‘Fit India’ and ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ pledges.
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