Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda today addressed the 21st annual convocation of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, highlighting a transformative decade for India’s healthcare and medical education landscape. The ceremony celebrated academic excellence and reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to expanding quality healthcare and training across regions.
The event was attended by Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh; Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Medical Education, Medical, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Pankaj Kumar, Minister of State for Finance, Government of India; Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh; and Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.
Celebrating Excellence at KGMU
Congratulating the graduating students, Shri Nadda commended KGMU’s enduring contribution to medical education, research and patient care. He noted the university’s strong national and global standing, citing its 8th rank in the 2025 NIRF rankings and the inclusion of 12 KGMU faculty members among the world’s top 2% scientists, as identified by Stanford University—an achievement that reflects academic rigor and research impact.
A Decade of Expansion in Medical Infrastructure
Highlighting the scale of progress over the last decade, the Health Minister underscored the rapid expansion of premier institutions. “While India had only one AIIMS at the end of the previous century, today there are 23 AIIMS institutions across the country,” he said, pointing to the government’s sustained focus on equitable access to quality healthcare and advanced medical training nationwide.
Call to Graduates: Service, Research and Leadership
Shri Nadda urged KGMU graduates to uphold professional excellence, embrace lifelong learning, and contribute meaningfully to medical education and research. Emphasising ethics, compassion and innovation, he encouraged young doctors and researchers to serve communities while advancing evidence-based practice and scientific inquiry.
Honouring Merit and Achievement
The convocation honoured 81 students and one faculty member for outstanding achievements across multiple categories, including MBBS, BDS, MD/MS, DM/M.Ch., MDS, M.Sc. Nursing, and faculty excellence—recognising distinction in academics, clinical practice and research.
Conclusion
The 21st Convocation of KGMU marked both a celebration of individual achievement and a reflection of India’s broader progress in healthcare education. As the nation expands infrastructure and strengthens research ecosystems, the graduating cohort stands poised to carry forward a legacy of service, scholarship and innovation, reinforcing India’s journey toward accessible, high-quality healthcare for all.
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Source: PIB
