President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Kalyani
On 30 July 2025, President Droupadi Murmu graced the first convocation of AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal, noting that India's life expectancy has risen from 32 years at Independence to about 70.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu graced the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Kalyani in West Bengal on 30 July 2025. The President said average life expectancy, only 32 years at Independence, has more than doubled to about 70 years, and noted that India was declared trachoma-free the previous year. She said doctors have a bigger role than others in controlling diabetes, heart disease and obesity, urged the first batch to be lifelong learners, and recalled that Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy laid the foundation stone of the planned city of Kalyani.
Key facts
- Date
- 30 July 2025
- Event
- First convocation, AIIMS Kalyani (West Bengal)
- Life expectancy
- 32 years at Independence; about 70 now
- Kalyani city
- Foundation stone laid by Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy
Practice MCQs 1 questions
At the first convocation of AIIMS Kalyani on 30 July 2025, the President recalled that the foundation stone of the planned city of Kalyani was laid by:
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Correct answer: D — Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy
The President noted that Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy laid the foundation stone of Kalyani.