Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan arrives in Jaipur for Rajasthan University convocation, 23rd Cancer Survivors’ Day program
New Delhi: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan arrived at Jaipur International Airport on Saturday for a day-long visit to Jaipur, where he was warmly received by Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, and other dignitaries.
During his visit, the Vice-President is scheduled to attend multiple events, including the 35th convocation of the University of Rajasthan and the 23rd Cancer Survivors’ Day programme at the Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.
Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan in a post on X said, “Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan was warmly welcomed at Jaipur International Airport upon his arrival by the Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa, and other dignitaries.”
“The Vice-President will attend the 35th Convocation of the University of Rajasthan and the 23rd Cancer Survivors’ Day of Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre today,” the post further said.
Earlier, on Thursday, the Vice-President attended the 6th Convocation Ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s journey of academic excellence and nation-building in the field of healthcare.
The event was also attended by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and the Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.).
On the occasion, the Vice-President released the institute’s annual chronicle, “RUDRAKSHA,” which documents the key achievements, innovations, and academic advancements of AIIMS Rishikesh over the past year, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The publication portrays its achievements in medical education, research, and patient care
Addressing the gathering at the 6th Convocation Ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, the Vice-President described the convocation as both a milestone and a moment of transition, reflection, and responsibility for graduating medical professionals.
Congratulating the graduating students, the Vice-President said the convocation represents not only the culmination of years of dedication, discipline, and hard work, but also the beginning of a greater responsibility towards society and the nation. He urged the graduates to uphold the highest standards of ethics, compassion, and service as they embark on their medical careers.
(DD News)
