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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Modern tech changing lives but be careful of its misuse, says Prez
Cuttack: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said advanced technologies have brought about a vast change in people's thinking and working style, but advised them to be careful about the misuse of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. Addressing the 13th annual convocation of Ravenshaw University here, Murmu said she was happy to note that the varsity was making good use of these technologies. 'This is the era of science and technology. Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, 3D printing and cloud computing have brought about a vast change in our thinking and working style,' she said. Murmu, however, advised 'all to be careful about the misuse of these advanced technologies'. Highlighting the rising academic performance of girl students – who topped 21 of 27 departments in the varsity this year – she said, 'Over the last five years, girl students have consistently outperformed boys in academics at the institute. At the post-graduate level, the number of girl students who topped was more than three-and-a-half times that of the boys. This reflects India was moving from women empowerment to women-led development.' She also expressed satisfaction over the university's steady increase in enrolment of tribal students, underprivileged and 'divyang' students. Calling upon the graduating students to be more sincere and hardworking in future, Murmu said: 'From today onwards, your life will take a new turn. You will move out of the academic university and step into a bigger university of life and society. I hope you will also achieve success and laurels in university life and society.' The President said the educational institution was an active centre of the freedom struggle, and associated with the movement for the formation of the State of Odisha. She also stressed the importance of entrepreneurship and societal contribution by not only getting a job, but providing jobs to others as well. 'If you desire, you can become entrepreneurs and set up your own ventures,' Murmu told the students. 'The sense of nation first is our biggest strength. Our soldiers, farmers, scientists, engineers, doctors and people active in various fields are working with the sentiment of increasing the pride of India,' she said. During the occasion, Murmu also conferred honorary degrees on four noted personalities in recognition of their contributions to different fields. Later, she laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of three buildings of Ravenshaw Girls' High School in Cuttack. On Monday, addressing the 5th convocation of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, President Murmu said depression and obesity were becoming a matter of concern. She said apart from medicine, awareness is also necessary to treat depression. 'A lifestyle change can provide mental peace. Yoga and pranayama could be helpful in mental health,' she said, urging doctors to make people aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Murmu said obesity, a lifestyle disease, is also a matter of concern. Noting that AIIMS-Bhubaneswar has grown significantly over the last 12 years, Murmu said, be it patient care, medical research or social welfare activities, it has earned many accolades and won the hearts of the people of Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. She expressed confidence that India will become a leading healthcare destination in the world, thanks to the success of AIIMS. President Murmu lauded the graduating students for choosing the profession. She gave 59 gold medals to 31 students, and conferred degrees on 643 students, including 196 MBBS graduates.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
President Murmu expresses concern over depression, obesity, asks doctors to create awareness
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said depression and obesity were becoming a matter of concern. Addressing the 5th convocation of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, Murmu said that apart from medicine, awareness is also necessary to treat depression. "A lifestyle change can provide mental peace. Yoga and pranayama could be helpful in mental health ," she said, urging doctors to make people aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Murmu said obesity, a lifestyle disease, is also a matter of concern. "One can get rid of this disease through a disciplined routine, improvement in eating habits and regular exercise," she said. The president advised doctors to focus on solving local problems, stating that two diseases are prominent in the tribal society -- one is Japanese Encephalitis and the other is Sickle Cell Anaemia. "The government has taken many steps in this direction. Doctors should do as much research as possible for the treatment of these diseases," she said. Murmu lauded the graduating students for choosing the profession. She gave 59 gold medals to 31 students, and conferred degrees on 643 students, including 196 MBBS graduates. The president arrived in Bhubaneswar in the afternoon on a two-day visit to the state. Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received her at the airport. She will attend the convocation of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack on Tuesday. She will also lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of three buildings of Ravenshaw Girls' High School. She is also scheduled to attend the birth anniversary celebration of Adikabi Sarala Das and present the Kalinga Ratna Award 2024. Security has been strengthened in the city with over 2,000 police personnel deployed for the president's visit.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Yoga and Pranayam crucial for mental peace: President Murmu
BHUBANESWAR : A change in lifestyle and Indian way of healthy living - yoga and pranayam - are key to mental peace, health and cure for depression, opined President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Addressing the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar here, Murmu said depression is becoming a major issue in the society and medicine alone is not enough for its treatment. 'Apart from medicine, awareness and counselling is also necessary to treat depression. Lifestyle changes can provide mental peace, while yoga and pranayam, an integral part of Indian life, also play a significant role in mental health,' Murmu said. She said advanced research in medical science was making treatment easier, and advised doctors to focus on solving local problems. Highlighting that two diseases - Japanese Encephalitis and Sickle Cell Anaemia - are prominent in the tribal society, Murmu stressed that doctors should do as much research as possible for the treatment of these diseases. 'AIIMS-Bhubaneswar is a contribution of visionary leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The institute has grown significantly over the last 12 years. In the last one year, more than 10 lakh outdoor patients have received treatment in AIIMS-Bhubaneswar while 17 lakh diagnostic tests and 25,000 surgeries have also been conducted,' the President said. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said in a little span of over one decade, AIIMS-Bhubaneswar has become a beacon of excellence in medical education, research and patient care. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the Odisha government stands committed to supporting institutions like AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, promoting research and ensuring quality medical services for everyone in the state. 'Looking ahead, we envision Odisha as a hub of medical excellence and innovation, with AIIMS-Bhubaneswar playing a vital role,' he added. Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan called upon graduating doctors to be more conscious about their duties and take care of the aspirational society. A total of 59 gold medals were awarded to meritorious students of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar from different disciplines in the convocation ceremony. Around 643 students were also conferred degrees including 196 MBBS degrees, 158 MS, 49 MDs and 116 post-doctoral fellows.
