PM Modi addresses convocation of Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University | Top Points

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the  convocation of Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.

Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi Ji addressing 33rd Convocation of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. https://t.co/0bhG3LUAla

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) February 26, 2021

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Indian health eco-system is being seen with new eyes, new respect & new credibility. However, this also means that world will have greater expectations from you which is responsibility on your young & strong shoulders: PM at convocation of Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University

I can never forget the inauguration ceremony of the hospital at Dick oya in Sri Lanka. This modern hospital will help many. These efforts in healthcare, that too for the Tamil community, would have made MGR happy: PM Modi at the convocation of Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University

MGR’s governance was full of compassion towards the poor, subjects of healthcare, education & women empowerment were dear to him. A few years ago I went to Srilanka, where MGR was born. India is honoured to be working for Tamils in Srilanka in health sector: PM Narendra Modi

Doctors are among the most respected professionals in our country. Today, after the pandemic, this respect has gone up even more.This respect is because people know the seriousness of your profession where many times, it is literally a life and death question for someone: PM

However, to be serious and to look serious are two different things. I request all of you to still keep your sense of humour intact.It will also help you cheer up your patients and keep their morale high: PM

During the last 6 years, MBBS Seats increased by more than 30 thousand, which is a rise of more than 50% from 2014. The number of PG seats increased by 24 thousand which is a rise of around 80% from 2014: PM

In 2014, there were 6 AIIMS in the country. In the last 6 years, we have sanctioned 15 more AIIMS across the country: PM

You are graduating at a time when there is great appreciation & respect for Indian medical professionals, scientists and pharma professionals.Overall, the Indian health ecosystem is being seen with new eyes, new respect and new credibility: PM

The success of you all and this institution would have made the great MGR very happy. His governance was full of compassion towards the poor. The subjects of healthcare, education and empowerment of women were dear to him: PM

As I congratulate all the graduates, I also convey my special appreciation to the women candidates. It is always special to see women leading from the front in any field. When this happens it is a moment of pride and a moment of joy: PM