Rishikesh, President Draupadi Murmu said here on Tuesday that the increasing participation of women in areas ranging from policy making to tertiary health care paints a picture of a big and positive social change.

In her address as the chief guest at the fourth convocation of AIIMS, Murmu said, "I am very happy to know that the total number of girls among the students here is more than 60 per cent. Last week, I met a batch from India Was." Economic Service officers and about 60 percent of them were women.

"The increasing participation of women in India across sectors ranging from policy making to tertiary health care paints a picture of a big and good social change."

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that providing world-class education and service in the field of medicine is a great national achievement of all AIIMS, including AIIMS Rishikesh. He said, all AIIMS are recognized for providing the best and affordable treatment.

The President said that using the latest technology in the interest of society should be the priority of institutions like AIIMS Rishikesh. He expressed happiness that AIIMS Rishikesh is making efforts to advance in the field of CAR T-cell therapy and stem cell research.

He said the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will continue to grow in diagnosis and treatment. He expressed confidence that these changes will be made efficient use of by AIIMS Rishikesh.

Referring to the various traditional healing methods, including Ayurveda, prevalent in Uttarakhand, President Murmu said, “I would like to also establish the reputation of this Devbhoomi Uttarakhand as Aarogyabhoomi (Land of Health) by providing excellent health services on a large scale. " ,

Degrees were awarded to 598 students in the convocation ceremony.