Give some time to rural areas: Governor tells young doctors

Joshi said that in spite of over 300 medical colleges across the country,the doctor-patient ratio is very low,especially in rural areas. He said in order to improve the human development index and demographic index of the country,it is essential to provide good healthcare to its citizens. “I urge the young doctors to give some years of their service to rural areas,” Joshi told the doctors getting their degrees during the convocation. He further stressed the need to constantly revise the curriculum of medical institutes to keep pace with the latest research and technology of medical science.

On the occasion,state Chief Secretary Jawed Usmani,who is also the president of the SGPGIMS,promised to give every possible assistance to the institute. Usmani appreciated SGPGI’s contribution in not only generating doctors but also paramedics.