The profession of a doctor is not a business venture but a humanitarian vocation. Doctors have a high standing in society.
They work towards reducing the pain and worries of people” said Vijay Bahuguna, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand at the 17th death anniversary of Swami Rama at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Jolly Grant on Wednesday. It was only by pursuing the path of humanity that a strong society and a great nation could be brought into being.
It was also important to remain close to one’s roots. Recalling the life of Swami Rama, CM Bahuguna said that the sole aim of his life was to ensure human welfare. The CM said that the doctors must step forward to extend their services in the hilly areas. The doctors and employees of the Institute made a noteworthy contribution during the disaster in the month of June.
On behalf of the institute, the CM felicitated Prof (Dr) Shiv Kumar Sareen with the Swami Rama Manavta Award 2013. Besides this, the members of the institute were also felicitated for exemplary work. The CM also inaugurated the newly built building of the emergency unit. Other dignitaries including EX-IPS Kiran Bedi, Swami Ved Bharti, Ex-CM Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, State PCC vice-president Surayakant Dhasmana, Prem Chandra Agarwal, Deep Sharma, Dr Vijenddra Chauhan, Dr JP Sharma, Dr Prakash keshaviah and Dr Sl jethani were present.