India, April 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Rajkot at Rajkot, Gujarat today (April 13, 2026). 

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that several AIIMS have been established across the country to provide world-class tertiary healthcare at an affordable cost. They are playing a pivotal role in providing quality medical education, fostering research and innovation, undertaking public health initiatives, and formulating national health policies. She said that the commitment of AIIMS to advancing healthcare through innovative research and patient care is praiseworthy.

The President said that AIIMS Rajkot is...