The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati today celebrated its 6th Institute Day on its campus with great enthusiasm. The event witnessed the participation of students, faculty members, officers, staff and nursing officers of AIIMS Guwahati along with eminent dignitaries from various organizations.
Addressing the gathering Prof. Ashok Puranik, Executive Director, AIIMS Guwahati reflected on the Institute’s journey from its initial functioning at the temporary campus in Gauhati Medical College to the present permanent campus at Changsari. He highlighted the significant milestones achieved by the Institute over the past five years in the core areas of quality medical education, patient care and health-oriented research. Emphasising that the Institute Day serves as both a celebration of achievements and a moment of reflection for future vision Prof. Puranik noted the rapid growth of AIIMS Guwahati to proactive governance, timely project implementation and effective coordination under the Prime Minister’s PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) initiative.
Prof BKS. Sanjay, President, AIIMS Guwahati introduced the 7D Strategy-Document, Display, Demonstrate, Disseminate, Dialogue, Decision and Delivery-aimed at strengthening effective healthcare delivery. He also highlighted the significance of the Foundation Day observed, which coincides with National Youth Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Prof. BKS Sanjay concluded his address on an inspiring note by reciting a short poem, which resonated with the spirit of service, dedication and youthful energy of the Institute.
The Institute Oration Lecture was delivered by Dr. Harsha Bhattacharjee, Founder Medical Director, Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati. In his address, he underscored the crucial role of medical institutions in community engagement and stressed the commitment required to reach underserved and unreached populations.
The programme was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Prof. Prashant Joshi, Executive Director, AIIMS Nagpur; Prof. Arvind Sinha, Executive Director, AIIMS Kalyani; and Dr. Sajal Sen, Chief Operating Officer, Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute. The dignitaries congratulated the Executive Director and the entire AIIMS Guwahati team on the Institute’s rapid progress and emphasised the importance of integrity, honesty and ethical values in medical practice.
