The Vice-President of India addressed the Second Convocation of AIIMS Deoghar, emphasising the importance of serving rural and tribal communities.
On October 10, 2026, the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the Second Convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Deoghar, Jharkhand. He congratulated the graduating doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals, describing the convocation as a celebration of the aspirations of the Santhal Pargana region. AIIMS Deoghar was highlighted as a symbol of balanced and inclusive development, with access to quality healthcare and medical education being emphasised as a necessity for every corner of the country. The Vice-President urged graduates to serve villages, tribal communities, and remote areas, noting that the highest meaning of medical knowledge lies in service to society. He commended AIIMS Deoghar's community outreach initiatives and appreciated its contributions to regional healthcare. The Vice-President also mentioned the expansion of medical education and healthcare infrastructure under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, with the number of medical colleges increasing from 387 before 2014 to 846. Women constituted 132 of the 173 graduating students, reflecting progress towards women-led development and the transformative role of education in enabling women to realise their potential. The Vice-President urged graduates to remain connected to the communities the Institute was established to serve, embrace emerging technologies responsibly, champion a 'No to Drugs' message among young people, and commend nursing professionals for their essential role in providing compassionate patient care.
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