President Droupadi Murmu attends first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
On 6 October 2026, President Droupadi Murmu graced the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh and urged the institute to use telemedicine and new technology to reach remote hill populations.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu graced the first convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bilaspur in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, on 6 October 2026. She said the primary aim of the medical profession should be service to humanity and that AIIMS Bilaspur has a special responsibility to deliver timely care to people in remote areas of the State. She called for strengthening healthcare in hilly areas through telemedicine, specialist consultations for remote areas, training of medical personnel and the latest technologies, and recalled health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year under Ayushman Bharat–PM Jan Arogya Yojana.
Key facts
- Event
- First convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur
- Place
- Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh
- Date
- 6 October 2026
- Chief guest
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Focus
- Telemedicine and technology for remote hill areas
- Scheme mentioned
- AB-PMJAY: up to ₹5 lakh per family per year
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In October 2026, President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur. In which State is this AIIMS located?
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Correct answer: C — Himachal Pradesh