On July 14, 2025, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, addressed the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS Bhubaneswar in Odisha. The President commended AIIMS Bhubaneswar for its significant growth over the past 12 years and its contributions to patient care, medical research, and social welfare, noting its positive impact on Odisha and neighboring states. Recognition from the World Health Organization through the Asia Safe Surgical Implant Consortium QIP Award for excellence in surgical instrument and implant reprocessing, and the National Kayakalpa Award for exceptional sanitation and hospital services for five consecutive years, were highlighted. The President expressed confidence in India's potential to become a leading healthcare destination, attributing this to the success of AIIMS institutions. She acknowledged the progress in medical science research reducing the burden of diseases like smallpox, leprosy, polio and tuberculosis. The President also addressed the growing concern of depression and advocated for lifestyle changes, including yoga and pranayama, to promote mental well-being. She further emphasized the importance of addressing obesity through disciplined routines, improved eating habits, and regular exercise. The President advised doctors to focus on local health challenges, specifically Japanese Encephalitis and Sickle Cell Anemia prevalent in tribal societies, urging further research in these areas, noting ongoing government efforts to combat these diseases.
Key Entities Referenced
Droupadi Murmu: The President of India who graced the convocation ceremony.
AIIMS, Bhubaneswar: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The location of the convocation ceremony.
Odisha: A state in India where AIIMS Bhubaneswar is located and whose people have benefited from the institute.
World Health Organisation: An international organization that recognized AIIMS, Bhubaneswar with the Asia Safe Surgical Implant Consortium QIP Award.
Asia Safe Surgical Implant Consortium QIP Award: An award given by the World Health Organisation to AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
National Kayakalpa Award: An award received by AIIMS, Bhubaneswar for sanitation and hospital services.
Japanese Encephalitis: A disease prominent in tribal societies mentioned by the President.
Sickle Cell Anemia: A disease prominent in tribal societies mentioned by the President.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CONVOCATION
CEREMONY OF AIIMS, BHUBANESWAR
Posted On: 14 JUL 2025 8:22PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS,
Bhubaneswar, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, today (July 14, 2025).
Speaking on the occasion, the President was happy to note that AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, has grown significantly
over the last 12 years. She said that be it patient care, medical research or social welfare activities, this
Institute has earned many accolades and has won the hearts of the people of Odisha and the neighbouring
states such as West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and others.The President was happy to note that the World Health Organisation has recognised the excellence of AIIMS,
Bhubaneswar, with the Asia Safe Surgical Implant Consortium QIP Award for maintaining high standards in
surgical instrument and implant reprocessing. The Institute has also received the National Kayakalpa Award
for exceptional sanitation and other hospital services for five consecutive years.
The President said that AIIMS, established in various parts of the country, are providing healthcare through
the latest medical science and experienced doctors. People are getting quality medical facilities at a low costin these institutes. She expressed confidence that India will become a leading healthcare destination in the
world, thanks to the success of AIIMS.
The President said that research in medical science is making treatment easier. The occurrence of many
epidemics has reduced. Burden of diseases like smallpox, leprosy, polio, tuberculosis etc., are no longer the
same as before. For this, doctors, researchers, health and social workers and governments deserve praise.
The President said that depression is becoming a major issue in society. Apart from medicine, awareness is
also necessary to treat depression. A lifestyle change can provide mental peace. She said that yoga and
pranayama could be helpful in mental health. She urged doctors to make people aware of the benefits of a
healthy lifestyle.
The President said that obesity, a lifestyle disease, is also a matter of concern. One can get rid of this diseasethrough a disciplined routine, improvement in eating habits and regular exercise. She told doctors to create
awareness in society on this matter.
The President advised doctors to focus on solving local problems. She said that two diseases are prominent in
the tribal society - one is Japanese Encephalitis and the other is Sickle Cell Anemia. The government has
taken many steps in this direction. Doctors should do as much research as possible for the treatment of these
diseases.
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