Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tribute to the state's first chief minister Bidhan Chandra Roy on his birth and death anniversaries, which are observed as National Doctors Day.
On this occasion, Banerjee also greeted doctors, nurses and other health workers.
"My tribute to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, former Chief Minister of West Bengal and a renowned physician, on his birth anniversary and death anniversary. On this occasion, my hearty greetings to all the doctors, nurses and health workers of Bengal and the country for their selfless and dedicated Special occasion of 'National Doctor's Day' for services,'' he posted on X.
“It is because of the committed support of my colleagues in the health sector that our government has been able to revolutionize this sector in Bengal in the last 13 years. Free treatment in government hospitals, cashless and almost free even in private hospitals under our health Ilaak Sathi, many new medical colleges, hospitals, health centers and medical services – all these are our tribute to health.”
The state government has declared a half-day holiday in all its departments except the Revenue Department in memory of Roy.
The first National Doctor's Day was celebrated in 1991 to pay tribute to Roy's contribution to the health sector of the country.
Congress leader Roy, known as the architect of modern West Bengal, was born on this day in 1882 and died in 1962. He was the Chief Minister of the state from 1950 to 1962.
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1961, and during his tenure as CM, he played a key role in laying the foundation of cities like Kalyani, Durgapur and Salt Lake, and establishing several institutions, including IIT-Kharagpur.
On this occasion, Banerjee also greeted doctors, nurses and other health workers.
"My tribute to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, former Chief Minister of West Bengal and a renowned physician, on his birth anniversary and death anniversary. On this occasion, my hearty greetings to all the doctors, nurses and health workers of Bengal and the country for their selfless and dedicated Special occasion of 'National Doctor's Day' for services,'' he posted on X.
“It is because of the committed support of my colleagues in the health sector that our government has been able to revolutionize this sector in Bengal in the last 13 years. Free treatment in government hospitals, cashless and almost free even in private hospitals under our health Ilaak Sathi, many new medical colleges, hospitals, health centers and medical services – all these are our tribute to health.”
The state government has declared a half-day holiday in all its departments except the Revenue Department in memory of Roy.
The first National Doctor's Day was celebrated in 1991 to pay tribute to Roy's contribution to the health sector of the country.
Congress leader Roy, known as the architect of modern West Bengal, was born on this day in 1882 and died in 1962. He was the Chief Minister of the state from 1950 to 1962.
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1961, and during his tenure as CM, he played a key role in laying the foundation of cities like Kalyani, Durgapur and Salt Lake, and establishing several institutions, including IIT-Kharagpur.
