Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan Hails NTR’s Lasting Contributions to Medical Education

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said the contributions of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) to medical education would always be remembered. Addressing the Ruby Jubilee celebrations of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences as the chief guest, he praised NTR’s vision in establishing a dedicated medical university and described it as a historic decision. He stressed that expanding higher and medical education was essential to achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047. He also noted that, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India had witnessed significant growth in medical colleges and undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats over the past 12 years. According to him, the number of MBBS seats had increased from 21,000 to 1.2 lakh.

The Vice President called for greater emphasis on advanced medical research alongside education, particularly to find solutions for life-threatening diseases such as cancer. He expressed hope that Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences would produce Nobel laureates and encourage students to achieve international recognition through research. Highlighting the growing importance of artificial intelligence and digital health, he urged medical students to develop their skills to meet emerging challenges. He also stressed the need for compassion and empathy in patient care and called on doctors and young people to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse. In addition to academic knowledge, he said students should develop communication and teamwork skills. He expressed confidence that the university would continue contributing to strengthening healthcare services in Andhra Pradesh.