Chandigarh, March 1 -- The first day of the conference commenced with the prestigious 10th Prof. B.N.S. Walia Golden Jubilee Oration. The oration is in the honor of Dr Brij Nandan Singh Walia, who is a distinguished pediatrician and a visionary leader and whose contributions to the field of medicine and child welfare have left an indelible mark on healthcare in India. The inaugural session and the prestigious oration was presided over by Prof. Vivek Lal, Director; Prof. R. K. Ratho, Dean Academic; and Prof. Praveen Kumar, Head, Dept. of Pediatrics. Quoiting an example from his residency times, Prof. Vivek Lal praised the founding fathers of the Institute including Dr B.N.S. Walia for making PGIMER a great institution as we perceive today. ...