President Murmu Champions AIIMS Bathinda at Convocation Ceremony

During a convocation ceremony at AIIMS Bathinda, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized AIIMS' role in delivering affordable healthcare and fostering medical research. She encouraged the institute to lead in research innovation and advised doctors to balance professional abilities with compassion, urging them to prioritize their own well-being for effective practice.

President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation ceremony at AIIMS Bathinda on Tuesday, underscoring the institute's significance in providing affordable, high-quality healthcare and exceptional facilities for education and research. Murmu highlighted AIIMS' pivotal role in advancing medical research and urged the institute to lead in innovation.

Murmu praised AIIMS Bathinda's comprehensive healthcare offerings through its various specialty departments and called for its development as a regional medical excellence center. She encouraged research efforts to address global and local health challenges, emphasizing the need for dedication in both service and innovation.

The President also underscored the societal esteem for doctors, remarking on their expected professionalism and human values like compassion. Advising doctors to manage emotional challenges, she stressed maintaining personal health through lifestyle adjustments, including yoga and exercise. Murmu will also attend events in Punjab and neighboring regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)