SHILLONG, MAR 5: The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) marked its 16th annual day and graduation ceremony on Thursday, conferring degrees on MBBS, nursing, postgraduate and super‑specialty students.
Addressing the occasion as chief guest, Prof (Dr) Vedprakash Mishra, Pro‑Chancellor of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha said, “Indian medical education has transformed over the past two decades”, tracing a shift toward competency, confidence, concern and compassion as the foundation for international standards.
He was also conferred the institute’s prestigious oration honor.
Dean Prof Animesh Mishra congratulated the graduates and administered the physician’s pledge, urging new doctors to “incorporate medical professionalism while working in society.”
Director Prof Nalin Mehta said Indian doctors are respected worldwide for competency and knowledge, and called on graduates to practice ethically, maintaining “the dignity and autonomy of patients.”
He expressed confidence that they would advance health care and research nationally.
Organising secretary Prof Subhash Das thanked the committee and staff for the event, which drew faculty, families and health‑sector guests to the NEIGRIHMS campus.
By Our Reporter
