Raipur
Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka has urged young people to break free from digital addiction and the “popcorn mindset,” describing them as major challenges of the modern era. He said excessive dependence on digital devices negatively impacts thinking ability, offers only artificial satisfaction, and limits meaningful social interactions.
Addressing the Fourth Convocation Ceremony of Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh, the Governor noted that digital addiction also affects the immunity of children. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the event as the chief guest.
A total of 9,194 students from various faculties, including Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Medical Biotechnology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, and BASLP, were awarded degrees. The recipients included 7,545 graduates, 1,645 postgraduates, and five super-speciality scholars. Students with outstanding academic performance were honoured with gold medals.
Governor Deka stated that with strong determination, individuals can overcome digital addiction within 30 days. He encouraged parents to limit their children’s mobile phone usage and motivate them to participate in outdoor sports and physical activities.
Addressing the newly graduated doctors, he emphasized that medicine is not merely a profession but a means of serving humanity. He urged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and patient welfare. Stressing the importance of reviving the concept of family physicians and neighbourhood doctors, he said that timely decisions during the “golden hour” can save countless lives.
The Governor also highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and telemedicine in healthcare, stating that these technologies can help deliver quality medical services to remote and underserved regions. On the occasion of World Environment Day, he appealed to citizens to plant saplings under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign to maintain ecological balance.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the graduates, their parents, and faculty members, saying that convocation marks not only the completion of academic studies but also the beginning of new responsibilities towards society. He described medical graduates as the state’s “healthcare guardians,” especially for tribal and remote areas.
The Chief Minister said the state government is committed to transforming Chhattisgarh into a major hub for knowledge, research, and innovation. He announced that a state-of-the-art Medicity is being developed across 100 acres in Naya Raipur, featuring more than 5,000 beds and advanced healthcare facilities. New hospitals are also being established in the Raigarh and Surguja divisions.
He further informed that a 240-bed super-speciality hospital has already become operational in Bastar, significantly improving healthcare accessibility in the region.
Speaking on development initiatives in Bastar, Sai said that anti-Naxal operations carried out under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with the support of security forces and local communities, have accelerated development in the region. Security camps are being transformed into “Seva Dera” administrative service centres, while officials are directly addressing public grievances through the “Agrani Bastar Yojana.”
Public Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal highlighted the continuous expansion of medical education and healthcare infrastructure across the state.
The convocation address was delivered by Dr Vedprakash Mishra, Chairman of the National Expert Panel of the National Medical Commission. Vice-Chancellor Dr P.K. Patra presented the welcome address and the university’s annual academic report.
The event was attended by MLA Purandar Mishra, members of the university executive council, deans, faculty members, students, and parents.
