AIIMS Bhubaneswar pays tribute to its founder Atal Bihari Vajpayee

In a recent press release, AIIMS stated, " Whole Nation is observing today as Good Governance Day." Cleanliness drive and awareness campaign were held by NSS volunteers to mark Good Governance Day. A meeting to mark the occasion was also organized at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Dean(Academics) Prof Debashis Hota, Deputy Director (Administration) P K Ray, Prof Ashok Jena In-charge Medical Superintendent, and Maj M C Sahoo were among the dignitaries to grace the event.

Dignitaries, personalities from different corners of society paid floral tributes in the statue of Late Vajpayee at the AIIMS Bhubaneswar campus. It may be noted here that the statue of late Vajpayee has been installed in the AIIMS Bhubaneswar campus. Former Prime Minister had laid the foundation stone of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, on 15th July 2003. AIIMS Bhubaneswar is the second AIIMS in the country and the only AIIMS whose foundation stone was laid by Shri Vajpayee.

To celebrate the occasion in a different manner a cleanliness drive just outside the AIIMS Bhubaneswar campus was carried on by AIIMS Bhubaneswar NSS Volunteers, Youth for Seva team and waste handlers of the institution. Local vendors and the public are sensitized to keep their environment clean and safe on the occasion by Medical and Nursing students. This effort of the students and volunteers was highly appreciated.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar has become a trusted Health Care Institution in eastern India. All the faculty members, Resident doctors, Nursing officers, students, and staff have resolved to fulfill the vision of Vajpayee to establish AIIMS Bhubaneswar and follow his ideas to serve the poor and underprivileged. Additional Prof (Anatomy) Dr. Prabhash Ranjan Tripathy coordinated the whole event which was attended by guests, faculty members, students, and staff members of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.