Union government rolling out integrated healthcare practices, says Nadda

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Union J.P. Nadda presenting a certificates to a student at the KAHER convocation in Belagavi on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: P.K. BADIGER

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda said the Centre was facilitating integrated healthcare practices across the country in phases. He was speaking at the 15th convocation of K.L.E. Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER) in Belagavi on Tuesday.

“We have been fighting for establishing an integrated medical system for many years. Today we stand at the important stage of preventing diseases through holistic methods including allopathy, ayurveda, homoeopathy, and others. We have to enable disease prevention by thinking from the perspective of the holistic approach of Indian medical science. It has already been thought of adopting ayurveda as a degree along with allopathy. Students should be motivated to accept this approach,” he said.

“The Union government is focused on providing healthcare which is not only curative but also preventive,” he said. “Today, 1.75 lakh Ayushman Health Centres are functioning across the country. In the last 10 years, 319 medical colleges have been started across the country. In the last 10 years, there has been a 130% increase in MBBS and postgraduate seats,” he said.

He urged medical professionals to adopt modern AI technology. “This will help medical innovation immensely. These fields also offer more opportunities for start-ups,” he said.

He urged young medical graduates not to leave India in search of better opportunities in higher studies or service. “They should stay here, take up studies or research, and work for the poor. Unlike the past, now there are world-class All-India Institute of Medical Sciences in the country. The Centre is supporting several research projects on priority. Young medical graduates and researchers should explore new disease prevention methods. While the government is trying its best to focus on providing healthcare by providing care and rehabilitation, building a healthy society is in the hands of young doctors,” Mr. Nadda said.

Vice-Chancellor Nitin M. Gangane read out the annual report. He said that KLE had recently opened Jagadguru Gangadhara Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirath Medical College at Hubballi and the 200-bed KLE Dr. Sampatkumar S. Shivanagi Cancer Hospital at Belagavi.

The honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) (Honoris Causa) was given to Shailesh V. Shrikhande, professor of Surgical Oncology and Deputy Director, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

A total of 1,844 degrees were awarded, including 40 PhDs., 29 post-doctoral (DM/MCh), 660 postgraduates, 1,080 undergraduates, nine postgraduate diplomas, 11 diplomas, four fellowships, and 11 certificate courses.

As many as 35 students, including 28 girls and seven boys, were awarded 46 gold medals for their academic achievements in their respective courses and specialities.

Shweta Rajshekhar Gore from K.L.E. Shri B.M. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi, got four gold medals at the undergraduate level.

Karumudi Prathyusha from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi, got three gold medals at the postgraduate level.

Published - June 03, 2025 07:37 pm IST