New Delhi (thestates.news) | The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today called upon medical institutions to strengthen research, foster innovation and develop solutions to pressing healthcare challenges, while addressing the 40th (Ruby Jubilee) Anniversary Celebrations of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Congratulating the University on completing four decades of service to medical education and healthcare, the Vice-President said that the institution embodies the vision of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and legendary leader Dr. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. He noted that Dr. NTR’s vision and public service extended beyond regional boundaries, reflecting a broader commitment to the welfare of the nation.
Highlighting the expansion of medical education under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Vice-President said that the number of medical colleges in India has more than doubled, from 387 before 2014 to 846 at present. MBBS seats have increased by 172 per cent, from around 51,000 to over 1.4 lakh, while postgraduate seats have risen by 177 per cent, from around 31,000 to over 86,000. (s-pib)
