**Summary:**
On July 30, 2025, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, attended the inaugural convocation ceremony of AIIMS Kalyani. The President acknowledged the significant contributions of doctors to the nation's development, citing the increase in average life expectancy from 32 years at independence to approximately 70 years today, and the eradication of diseases such as trachoma. The President emphasized the crucial role of young doctors in addressing ongoing health challenges like diabetes, heart ailments, and obesity.
Addressing the graduating class, the President highlighted their unique position as the first alumni of AIIMS Kalyani and their responsibility in shaping the institution's identity. She encouraged them to be lifelong learners, staying abreast of advancements in medical science. The President also referenced Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the founder of Kalyani, and his commitment to providing free medical services, urging AIIMS Kalyani to strive to become an Institute of National Pride by emulating his example.
The President advised the graduating doctors to adopt healthy lifestyles, serving as role models for the general public. She stressed the importance of lifestyle-related advice in conjunction with medical treatment, noting the significant impact of a doctor's counsel on patients.
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Key Entities Referenced
Smt Droupadi Murmu: The President of India who graced the convocation ceremony.
AIIMS, Kalyani: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, West Bengal; the institution holding its first convocation ceremony.
Kalyani, West Bengal: A planned city where AIIMS Kalyani is located.
Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy: The person who laid the foundation stone of Kalyani and former Chief Minister who served patients free of cost.
diabetes: A health problem mentioned as one that doctors can help control.
heart ailments: A health problem mentioned as one that doctors can help control.
obesity: A health problem mentioned as one that doctors can help control.
trachoma: A disease that India was declared free from last year.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CONVOCATION
CEREMONY OF AIIMS, KALYANI
Posted On: 30 JUL 2025 5:37PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Kalyani
today (July 30, 2025).
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that doctors, conscious of their social responsibilities, have
played an important role in the development of the nation. The average life expectancy, which was only 32
years at the time of independence, has now more than doubled to about 70 years. There has been
extraordinary progress in the field of vaccination in the last few years. Many diseases have been eradicated.
For example, India was declared trachoma-free last year. But there are still many challenges in which young
doctors will play a decisive role. Doctors have a bigger role than the government and other stakeholders in
controlling health problems like diabetes, heart ailments and obesity.Addressing the graduating students, the President said that as the first batch of AIIMS, Kalyani, they are the
senior-most alumni of this institute. They will have an important role in making the identity of this institution.
In this way, they are also the makers of the future of AIIMS Kalyani.
Highlighting the new changes taking place in the field of medical science every day, the President advised
students to be lifelong learners and stay updated on new research and medical methods.The President noted that the foundation stone of the planned city of Kalyani was laid by Dr Bidhan Chandra
Roy. She said that even during his long tenure as Chief Minister, Dr B.C. Roy continued to serve patients free
of cost. She told students, teachers and administrators of AIIMS Kalyani to take a resolution to make AIIMS
Kalyani an Institute of National Pride. She also advised them to follow the example of Dr B.C. Roy of
providing free medical services to the poor and the deprived.
The President told doctors to adopt such a lifestyle that could be an example for common people. She said that
genetic manifestations are different matter, but most health problems can be prevented or solved to a great
extent with the help of a proper diet and lifestyle. Apart from medicines, they should also give lifestyle-related
advice to the people who come to them for treatment. When a doctor gives any advice, it has a greater impact
on people. When the doctor himself presents an ideal, it has an even greater impact.
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