Vice-President Addresses Convocation of AIIMS Rishikesh

The 6th Convocation Ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh was held today in the august presence of the Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, marking a significant milestone in the Institute’s journey of academic excellence and nation-building in the field of healthcare. The ceremony also witnessed the presence of the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, and the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.).

On this occasion, the Vice-President released the Institute’s annual chronicle, “RUDRAKSHA”, which encapsulates the key achievements, innovations, and academic advancements of AIIMS Rishikesh over the past year. The publication reflects the Institute’s commitment to excellence in medical education, research, and patient care.

Addressing the gathering at the 6th Convocation Ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh today, Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan highlighted the significance of the occasion as a moment of transition, reflection, and responsibility for graduating medical professionals.

Speaking at the Occasion, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, congratulated the graduating students for their dedication and commitment to the medical profession.

Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, in his address, described the occasion as a significant milestone in the lives of the graduating students. He stated that the day marks the beginning of a new phase, where they step forward to serve humanity through the medical profession they have chosen.(updated on 23rd April 2026)