The vice president calls for the expansion of medical research at universities

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan addressing the Ruby Jubilee celebrations of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences at Vijayawada. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Kolusu Minister Parthasarathy and others are also present. | Photo credit: ANI

The country has sufficient number of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and universities should now focus on expanding research, said vice-president CP Radhakrishnan.

Mr. Radhakrishnan, who attended the Ruby Jubilee celebrations of Dr. University on Monday (October 26, 2026) as the chief guest. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS) in Dr. BR Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada, said he would like to see a day when a student from Dr. He urged the students to dedicate their lives to finding solutions to the health problems plaguing society.

Established on November 1, 1986 under the leadership of the then Chief Minister NT Rama Rao, the university was the country’s first health sciences university.

Earlier, Mr. Radhakrishnan lauded the success story of the university and said that 40 years is a significant milestone in the history of the institution. The Vice President also recalled Mr. Rama Rao’s contribution to cinema and socio-economic development and appreciated him for bringing a solution to the drinking water problems of the people of Chennai.

Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Information and Public Relations Minister and Housing Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, District Collector G. Lakshmisha and Vice Chancellor Dr. NTRUHS P. Chandrasekhar and other senior officials, eminent doctors and academicians were among those who attended the celebrations.

On this occasion Dr. Chandrasekhar said the university has earmarked around ₹13 crore to support medical research and encourage innovation across healthcare disciplines. He announced that the university will soon introduce an innovative quantum biology course aimed at expanding opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and advanced scientific research.

Later, the Vice-Chancellor urged the state government to set up a specialized medical academy to provide continuing professional education, advanced training, skill development and research opportunities for doctors across the state.

National Medical Commission (NMC) Medical Assessment and Evaluation Board Director MK Ramesh also called for the introduction of innovative teaching methods and expansion of opportunities for research and skill development. He said medical education must combine technological advances with compassion, ethical responsibility and a strong commitment to patient well-being.

Published – 26 Oct 2026 22:51 IST