Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address at the convocation of the Dr MGR Medical University, said that the government is transforming the entire medical education and healthcare sector and the National Medical Commission would bring great transparency.

While addressing the 33rd convocation of the state-run Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University through video conferencing, Prime Minister Modi further said, “Friends we are transforming the entire medical education and healthcare sector.”

During the last six years, MBBS seats increased by more than 30,000, which is a rise of more than 50 percent from 2014. The number of Post Graduate seats increased by 24,000 which is a rise of around 80 percent from 2014. In 2014, there were six AIIMS in the country, as per media reports.

PM Modi congratulates women candidates

While addressing the students and teachers at the convocation ceremony of the Dr. MGR Medical University, PM Modi congratulated all the students, especially the female students in the college and said that it is an honour to see women leading the country in different fields.

PM Modi, while talking about the success of women across the country, said, “When this happens, it is a moment of pride and a moment of joy.” He further talked about the former CM of Tamil Nadu and said Dr. Ramachandran would have been proud of the success of the institute and its students.

The students of this university are graduating at a time when the world has taken notice of the Indian healthcare system and its doctors and scientists, the prime minister said while referring to the ongoing pandemic situation.

Lastly, PM Modi told the students at the convocation ceremony, “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.”