Vice-President Radhakrishnan to attend NTRUHS Ruby Jubilee on Oct 26

Vijayawada: Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan will attend the Ruby Jubilee celebrations of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) on Oct 26 at Dr BR Ambedkar Kala Vedika in the city, vice-chancellor Dr P Chandrasekhar said on Friday.Briefing the media on the arrangements for the celebrations, Chandrasekhar said former chief minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao established the university in 1986 to bring medical and allied health education under a dedicated university system.Over the past four decades, NTRUHS has emerged as a pioneering centre for health sciences education in the country, contributing significantly to the advancement of medical education and healthcare services, he said.Highlighting the university’s growth, the VC said it had expanded from a limited number of affiliated colleges to more than 580 institutions.The university currently has 38 medical colleges, including 18 govt and 20 private institutions. Its affiliations also include two govt and 15 private dental colleges, more than 280 nursing colleges and approximately 95 physiotherapy colleges.NTRUHS also oversees education in various AYUSH disciplines, including Ayurveda, Unani, homeopathy and Naturopathy.Governor S Abdul Nazeer and chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu will also participate in the celebrations, Chandrasekhar said.Dr MK Ramesh, president of the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the National Medical Commission, has been invited as a special invitee.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Vijayawada | Silver Rate in Vijayawada | Bank Holidays in Vijayawada | Public Holidays in Vijayawada | Petrol Price in Vijayawada | Diesel Price in Vijayawada | CNG Price in Vijayawada | LPG Price in VijayawadaStay updated with the latest Vijayawada news. Download the TOI App.