India, June 30 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

In a momentous and historic day for AIIMS Gorakhpur, the institute successfully conducted its first Convocation Ceremony, graced by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji as the Chief Guest. Smt. Anandiben Patel, Governor, Uttar Pradesh; Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh; Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Shri Ravi Kishan, Member of Parliament, Gorakhpur were also present.

Addressing the participants, the President said, "AIIMS Gorakhpur has not only become a hub of quality healthcare for Purvanchal, but is emerging as a center of excellence for the entire eastern region of India. This i...