New Delhi, April 15 -- Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda presided over the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS Rishikesh on Tuesday.

He was joined by Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand; Dhan Singh Rawat, Health and Education Minister, Uttarakhand; Members of Lok Sabha, Ajay Bhatt, Ajay Tamta and Trivendra Singh Rawat; and Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, Speaker of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.

According to a release addressing the gathering, JP Nadda stated that the "convocation ceremony is a special occasion which marks recognition for the achievements made by students." He said providing affordable and quality healthcare to every poor person in the country is a priority of the Central government.

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