Daijiworld Media Network - Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Oct 26: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday called for greater investment in medical research and innovation to address pressing healthcare challenges, emphasising the transformative role of emerging technologies in the sector.
Addressing the Ruby Jubilee celebrations of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, the Vice President said technology must serve humanity and compassion should remain at the heart of healthcare. He also urged doctors to take the lead in combating drug abuse and contribute towards building a drug-free society.
Radhakrishnan began a two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh on Monday. His itinerary includes offering prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati and the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanur, according to an official statement.
Before arriving in Vijayawada, the Vice President greeted citizens on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
In a message posted on X, he said the Ramayana, composed by Adi Kavi Maharishi Valmiki, was an invaluable heritage of Indian culture and civilisational values. The ideals of truth, duty, sacrifice, compassion and righteousness enshrined in the epic continue to guide humanity, he said.
Radhakrishnan added that Valmiki’s teachings would continue to inspire people to embrace moral values and work towards building a harmonious, sensitive and empowered society.
Earlier, the Vice President inaugurated a conference on ‘Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspectives’ in Delhi, where he highlighted the need to modernise India’s legal framework in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
Emphasising the spirit of ‘Team India’, he called for greater consultation, coordination and shared responsibility between the Centre and the States. He said political differences should never obstruct collective efforts in the larger public interest.
Radhakrishnan also underlined the importance of cooperative and competitive federalism, stating that the vision of ‘Team India’ under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi required the Centre and States to work together through consultation, coordination and shared responsibility.