NTR Health University to Celebrate Ruby Jubilee on October 26

Dr NTR University of Health Sciences will celebrate its Ruby Jubilee on October 26, marking 40 years of service to medical and health sciences education. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan will attend the celebrations as the chief guest at Dr B. R. Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada at 11 am. Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and National Medical Commission (NMC) chairman Dr M. K. Ramesh, who will be a special invitee, will also participate.

Vice-Chancellor Dr P. Chandrasekhar and Registrar Dr T. Sai Sudheer announced the programme at a media conference held at the university’s Silver Jubilee Hall on Friday.

Chandrasekhar said the university was established on November 1, 1986, by former Chief Minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) with a vision to strengthen medical education. Established as India’s first medical university, it has made significant contributions to health sciences education over four decades.

The university, which began with a few colleges, now has more than 580 affiliated institutions. These include 38 medical colleges, comprising 18 government and 20 private institutions, and 17 dental colleges, including two government and 15 private colleges. Its network also includes more than 280 nursing colleges and around 95 physiotherapy colleges. Institutions offering Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy, Naturopathy and other AYUSH courses are also affiliated with the university.

A special souvenir highlighting the university’s 40-year journey, achievements and contribution to medical education will be released during the celebrations. More than 1,000 medical students, heads of departments, senior government officials and other dignitaries are expected to attend.

Special committees have been formed to coordinate reception, souvenir publication, protocol and other arrangements. In view of the election code in force, Housing and Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy will receive the Vice-President at the airport on behalf of Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and accompany him to the venue.

The programme is expected to last around 70 minutes. Research and Development Director Dr Surya Prabha and Publications Director Dr K. Sudha also attended the media briefing.