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President Murmu to Award Degrees at Gujarat's AIIMS Rajkot, RRU Convocations

President Droupadi Murmu will attend two academic convocations in Gujarat on April 13 and 14. She will preside over the first-ever convocation at AIIMS Rajkot, awarding degrees to the inaugural MBBS batch admitted in 2020. The following day, she will be the chief guest at the fifth convocation of Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar. Officials have confirmed preparations are underway for the President's visit, her second to Gujarat since last October.

Key Points: President Murmu Attends AIIMS Rajkot, RRU Gandhinagar Convocations

  • First convocation for AIIMS Rajkot
  • 49 MBBS students to get degrees
  • RRU Gandhinagar's 5th convocation
  • Event prep underway
  • President's previous Gujarat visit was in October
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President Droupadi Murmu to attend academic events in Gujarat next week

President Droupadi Murmu will be chief guest at convocations for AIIMS Rajkot's first batch and Rashtriya Raksha University in Gujarat next week.

"Murmu, who will be the chief guest, is scheduled to deliver the convocation address and distribute medals and degree certificates. - Officials"

Rajkot/Gandhinagar, April 10 President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to attend two convocation ceremonies in Gujarat on April 13 and 14, officials said on Friday.

At All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot on April 13, the institute will hold its first convocation, during which the inaugural batch of MBBS students admitted in 2020 will be awarded degrees.

A total of 49 students will receive MBBS degrees, while one student will be conferred with a Post Doctoral Certificate in Virology.

Murmu, who will be the chief guest, is scheduled to deliver the convocation address and distribute medals and degree certificates.

Ten medals will be awarded to MBBS students, including four gold, three silver and three bronze medals for academic performance.

The ceremony is expected to be attended by around 700 people, including graduates, their families, faculty members and invited guests.

Those likely to be present include Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel, and State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya.

AIIMS Rajkot was established in 2019 as an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The following day, on April 14, the President will attend the fifth convocation of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gandhinagar.

The event is scheduled to take place at around 5 p.m. at the university's campus in Lavad-Dehgam.

Rashtriya Raksha University functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is designated as an institution of national importance focusing on national security and police studies.

Officials said the President will attend the ceremony as the chief guest. Preparations for her visit are currently underway.

The President last visited Gujarat in October last year on a three-day tour from 9 to 11, during which she attended official engagements, including a convocation at Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad.

- IANS

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Rohit P
It's great to see the President attending events at institutions of national importance. AIIMS Rajkot and RRU are both crucial for our nation's health and security. Hope her address inspires the young graduates.
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Aman W
While it's good to have dignitaries at convocations, I hope the focus remains on the students and their achievements, not just the ceremony. Sometimes these events become too much about the VIPs.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in public health, it's heartening to see 50 new medical professionals entering the field from AIIMS Rajkot. We need more such institutes across the country. The Post Doc in Virology is especially relevant post-pandemic.
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Vikram M
Rashtriya Raksha University's convocation is equally important. National security education is vital. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
Congratulations to all the students! 🎓 What a proud day for you and your families. To complete an MBBS from AIIMS is no small feat. Best wishes for your internships and service to the nation.

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