Prez Murmu presents President's Colour to AFMC; celebrates female officers

On Friday President Droupadi Murmu also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces presented the prestigious Presidents Colour to the Armed Forces Medical College AFMC in Pune The AFMC in Pune is celebrating its platinum jubilee year a significant milestone in its history stated a report in PTIThe Presidents Colour also known as Rashtrapati ka Nishaan is the highest honour bestowed upon any military unit symbolising exceptional recognitionAccording to the report President Murmu presented the Presidents Colour to the AFMC during the consecration ceremony which was officiated by Hindu Muslim Christian and Sikh priests affiliated with the armed forces The distinguished event was attended by eminent dignitaries and officials from both the central and Maharashtra governments as well as members of the armed forcesPresident Murmu praised the AFMCs pivotal role in the armed forces medical services emphasising its commendable contributions during the challenging times of the COVID pandemicThe discipline indomitable courage and skill of our army has always protected our national interests It has also played a big role in creating a peaceful internal environment for the development of the country Armed Forces Medical Services are making an important contribution in keeping our brave soldiers in the best health and always ready for battle the President was quoted as saying in ANI reportThere is a huge responsibility on all the students of Armed Forces Medical College All of you have to protect the health of the heroes who protect the country You have proved through your efforts and examples that no matter how difficult the circumstances are no matter how big the obstacles nothing is impossible if the will power is strong the President said in her addressFurthermore she emphasised the outstanding contributions of female officers in the armed forces medical services encouraging women to be inspired by their extraordinary dedication and serviceMany women who have graduated from the Armed Forces Medical College have made significant contributions to the field of army medicine and have held high positions in various branches of the military I have learned that AFMC alumnus Punita Arora became the first woman Lieutenant General in the countrys army Padma Bandopadhyay the first woman Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force is also a former cadet of this instituteEmphasize research in the field of medicine and use the latest technology Today we are seeing that Artificial Intelligence Precision medicine 3D printing telemedicine and other technologies are being used in the field of medicine All of you together have to ensure that the medical treatment of all the personnel of our three services is of the highest standard the President saidAccording to ANI report President Murmu is in Maharashtra for four days On Thursday she reviewed the Passing Out Parade of the 145th course of the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla in Pune and on Wednesday she inaugurated the centenary year celebrations of Kaivalyadhama in Lonavala Tomorrow the President will also attend the 111th convocation of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University in Nagpur