President of India inaugurates linear accelerator of JIPMER and a 50 bed hospital at Villianur in Puducherry
President attends civic reception in Puducherry
The President of India, Droupadi
attended the civic reception hosted in her honour by the Government of
Puducherry. She inaugurated the Linear Accelerator at Jawaharlal Institute of
Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) today (August 7, 2023).
She also virtually inaugurated a 50-bed Hospital situated at Villianur.
Addressing
the gathering, the President said that in Puducherry, we see a blending of
diverse cultural streams. She said that the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayali
influences are visible along with the impact of the French. She added that the
architecture, the festivals and lifestyles reflect the diverse influences
blending together in harmony.
The
President said that the Union Territory of Puducherry has made a distinct mark
at national and global levels. She was happy to note that in a study conducted
by a reputed international agency, Puducherry ranks first in the Social
Progress Index Score 2022 among all States and Union Territories. She added
that it has performed very well on parameters of Personal
Freedom and Choice, Shelter, Water and Sanitation. She also noted that
Puducherry has one of highest literacy rates in the country and the sex ratio
has been favourable to women. She said that these facts demonstrate that the people
of Puducherry believe in gender equality. She appreciated the residents of
Puducherry for their modern and sensitive approach to development and progress.
The
President said that Puducherry is a wonderful destination for spiritual tourism
which is fast becoming a global trend and has the potential to provide a strong
boost to socio-economic development of this region. She added that with the
growth in tourism, activities related to health tourism and eco-tourism would
also get a boost