Modi Govt's education revamp puts India on track to be 'Viswa Guru': Sarbananda Sonowal
Nov 04, 2024
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], November 4 : Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized that the efforts of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to transform the education sector in India, positioning the country on the path to becoming a "Viswa Guru."
Sonowal widely interacted with students community as he attended the 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College & Hospital as well as at the 62nd Foundation Day of Dibru College as the Chief Guest in Assam's Dibrugarh today.
Speaking to the students of Assam Medical College, he remarked on the essential role doctors play in fostering a scientific mindset in society.
He expressed pride in the legacy of the institution, noting that it is in capable hands to enhance the lives of people both physically and mentally.
Sonowal highlighted the critical contributions of healthcare professionals and scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that while vaccinations played a key role in healing individuals, the selfless efforts of the medical community were vital in supporting societal recovery. He praised the high level of clinical excellence among Indian doctors, which has fueled a surge in medical tourism.
"The role played by any doctor is crucial to build scientific temperament in the society. It is a matter of immense pride that the rich legacy of the Assam Medical College is in safe hands of all of you to further this temperament while enriching the lives of people, both physically as well as mentally. The prowess of doctor's community as well as that of our scientists proved essential to thwart the threat that COVID posed. While the vaccination healed people, the selfless service by doctor's community proved crucial to heal the community. Today, the talent of doctors of India is top notch when it comes to clinical excellence. The rapid growth of medical tourism is a testament to this. While we excel at the contemporary medicine practice, our age old traditional medicinal systems has proven effects on healing the health and mind. India's biggest soft power export to the world is Yoga which has been healing the health and mind of all of humanity," Sonowal said.
Underlining the government's commitment, Sonowal announced an investment of Rs300 crores from the Assam Government to enhance infrastructure at Assam Medical College.
"Today, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, we are integrating the best of traditional medicine with that of modern medicine in order to provide a holistic treatment and provide for a complete wellbeing. The legacy of Assam Medical College must be honed to support our talent pool to become world class doctors and researchers. Apart from the Government of Assam's commitment of Rs300 crores to improve the infrastructure, as a MP of Dibrugarh LSC, I shall definitely add to this in order to elevate prowess of AMC as leading centre of care and healing in the region. AMC is the pride of Dibrugarh, the pride of Assam and the pride of the Northeast. You shall continue to inspire generations and heal humanity." he added.
The event at AMC was also attended by Bimal Borah, Minister, Govt of Assam; Rameswar Teli, MP of Rajya Sabha; Bolin Chetia, MLA of Sadiya LAC; Dr Saikat Patra, Mayor, Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation (DMC); Prof Sanjeev Kakati, Principal, AMC; Dr Reema Nath, Vice Principal, AMC along with Arun Jyoti, CEM of Moran Autonomus Council; Indra Gogoi, Vice Chairman, Assam Gas Company Limited; Ujjwal Kashyap, District President, BJP Dibrugarh and other dignitaries.
