On October 25th, 2025, Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda addressed the 50th Annual Convocation Ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi. He noted significant growth in India's healthcare and medical education sector. The number of medical colleges has increased from 387 to 819 in the last 11 years, and undergraduate medical seats have risen from 51,000 to 1.29 lakh. Postgraduate seats increased from 31,000 to 78,000 and an additional 75,000 seats are expected to be added in the next five years. India now has 23 AIIMS institutions, up from just one at the end of the 20th century. The MMR has declined from 130 to 88, and the IMR from 39 to 27. The U5MR and NMR have also shown significant reductions of 42% and 39% respectively. TB incidence in India has dropped by 17.7%. 326 graduates received degrees, including 50 Ph.D. scholars, 95 DM/MCh specialists, 69 MDs, 15 MSs, 4 MDSs, 45 MSc, 30 MSc (Nursing), and 18 M.Biotech graduates. Seven doctors were honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Prof. V.K. Paul, Member, Niti Aayog was present. The release ID is 2182413.
Key Entities Referenced
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS): A group of autonomous public medical institutions of national importance.
J.P. Nadda: Union Health Minister of India addressing the AIIMS convocation.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for health policy.
Niti Aayog: Government of India's policy think tank, represented by Prof. V.K. Paul.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda
addresses 50th convocation of AIIMS New
Delhi
Union Health Minister Highlights Decade of Growth in
Medical Infrastructure
India’s Medical Education Surges: 819 Colleges, 1.29 Lakh
UG Seats, Says Health Minister
From One to Twenty-Three: AIIMS Expansion Reflects
India’s Healthcare Commitment
MMR, IMR, TB Rates Drop Sharply-India Surpasses Global
Health Benchmarks
Shri J.P. Nadda urges AIIMS graduates to uphold
excellence and contribute to medical education and
research
326 graduates conferred degrees at AIIMS 50th
convocation; 7 doctors receive lifetime achievement
awards
Posted On: 25 OCT 2025 2:06PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda addressed the 50th Annual Convocation
Ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, here today.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Nadda congratulated the graduating students and commended AIIMS
for its unparalleled contribution to advancing medical science, education, and patient care in India. He
exhorted the young doctors to serve with empathy, uphold the highest standards of ethics, and harness
innovation to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the nation.Speaking about AIIMS, New Delhi, Shri Nadda stated that “In the field of medical sciences, training,
and healthcare delivery, AIIMS has made its own place, not only in India but globally.” He
commended the institution for its enduring commitment to excellence in medical education, cutting-
edge research, and patient care.
Highlighting the remarkable progress achieved in India’s healthcare and medical education sector
over the past decade, shri J.P. Nadda noted that while the country had only one AIIMS at the end of
the past century, today there are 23 AIIMS institutions across India, reflecting the government’s
commitment to expanding quality healthcare and medical training to every region.
He further informed that in the last 11 years, the number of medical colleges in the country has
increased from 387 to 819. Similarly, undergraduate medical seats have risen from 51,000 to
1,29,000, and postgraduate seats from 31,000 to 78,000. Shri Nadda added that in the next five years,
an additional 75,000 seats are expected to be added across both undergraduate and postgraduate
levels.Union Health Minister also noted that India has made notable progress in maternal and child health,
with the MMR declining from 130 to 88, and the IMR from 39 to 27, per SRS data. The U5MR and
NMR have also shown significant reductions of 42% and 39%, respectively, both exceeding global
averages.
He further stated that, TB incidence in India has dropped by 17.7%, over twice the global rate of
8.3%, and that, as reported by The Lancet Report.
Concluding his address, Shri J.P. Nadda urged the graduating students to actively contribute to
academics and research, and to uphold the prestigious legacy and brand of AIIMS through excellence
in their professional and ethical conduct. He encouraged them to remain lifelong learners and
innovators, committed to advancing medical science and serving society with compassion
Speaking at the occasion, Prof. V.K. Paul, Member, Niti Aayog stated that, “We have a profound
societal responsibility to give back to the community that has nurtured us. As you move forward, let
excellence become your daily practice and innovation your guiding principle.”
He urged the students to consider joining academics, to teach, guide, and inspire the next generation
of healthcare professionals, thereby contributing to the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. He highlighted that
true nation-building rests on a strong foundation of knowledge, compassion, and continuous learning.During the ceremony, degrees were conferred upon 326 graduates, including 50 Ph.D. scholars, 95
DM/MCh specialists, 69 MDs, 15 MSs, 4 MDSs, 45 MSc, 30 MSc (Nursing), and 18 M.Biotech
graduates. Additionally, seven doctors were honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for their
exemplary contributions and dedicated service at AIIMS.
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