Bathinda, March 11 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday graced the convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda, in Punjab.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that for citizens, AIIMS means the best and most affordable treatment, and for students, AIIMS means good facilities for higher education and research.

"To provide excellent tertiary healthcare at affordable cost and promote research and development in the medical field, many AIIMS have been established in the country," she said.

President Murmu said that prestigious institutes like AIIMS must remain at the forefront of research and innovation along with treatment. She was happy to note that AIIMS, Bathinda with 750 beds is pro...