GG News Bureau
Raipur, 27th Oct. President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday addressed the convocation ceremony at Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Health Science and Ayush University in Raipur, underscoring the importance of healthcare in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047.
In her address, President Murmu highlighted Chhattisgarh’s rich herbal resources, emphasizing the traditional knowledge held by rural and tribal communities regarding medicinal plants like Bija and Dhavda. She called for preserving this knowledge by documenting it and promoting scientific research to make these resources more accessible.
The President noted that despite advancements, communicable diseases like Malaria, TB, and Lymphatic Filariasis persist in India. She stressed the role of healthcare workers as “frontline warriors,” bridging the gap between policymakers and the public, especially in rural areas.
President Murmu urged young doctors to dedicate part of their careers to rural service, fostering a deeper connection with community health needs.
Encouraging students to use their respected positions as doctors to address social issues, she suggested they raise awareness on matters such as drug abuse, blood donation, and organ donation.
She reminded graduates that society has supported their education and urged them to give back to the community, noting the vital role of a healthy population in fostering national progress.
Reflecting on her visits to local institutions, President Murmu praised the young students she met, viewing them as exemplars of a “new India” ready to claim its place on the global stage.
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