Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged doctors to step up on medical research, while at the same time acknowledging that medical professionals from India have made a name for themselves across the world.
Speaking at the convocation ceremony at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Prime Minister Modi urged young doctors to record case-histories in specific areas as they practice. He also urged them to work towards achieving a higher number of publications in scientific journals.
During the convocation ceremony, the Prime Minister also presented lifetime achievement awards to eminent professionals in the field of medical science, and medals and prizes to meritorious students.