‘MGUG hub of value-based modern education'
The event marked formal initiation of students pursuing ANM, B Sc Nursing, Post Basic Nursing, Diploma in Lab Technician, Diploma in Optometry, Diploma in Dialysis, Diploma in Emergency and Trauma Care, Diploma in Anaesthesia and Critical Care Technician and Diploma in Orthopaedic and Plaster Care Technician courses.
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Raghuram Acharya, Dean, IQAC, said MGUG had established itself as a centre of value-based, modern and employment-oriented education. "The university's campus culture serves as a model for others, and every student should feel proud to be a part of this institution," he said. Urging students to remain eager in their pursuit of knowledge, he wished them a bright and successful future.
Deputy principal of the nursing college, Princy George, highlighted critical role of nursing and paramedics in the healthcare sector, describing patient care as highest service. Principal of paramedical college, Rohit Kumar Srivastava, advised students to focus on gaining knowledge with confidence. tnn
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