IMA Celebrates Doctors Day
Agartala, Jul 01, 2022, TRIPURATIMES Desk
Agartala, July 1: Doctor's Day is celebrated with due dignity under the initiative of the Indian Medical Association, Tripura Unit. The program started with garlanding the portrait of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy and paying tribute to the renowned doctor.
Speaking on the occasion, Advisor, Tripura Unit of Indian Medical Association, Dr. Shankar Roy detailed about the importance of celebration of Doctors Day. He said, “India celebrates National Doctors' Day on July 1 every year to honour the birth and death anniversary of great physician and second chief minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. This day serves to show gratitude to all those doctors who have selflessly aided us in our time of need and tirelessly worked for the health of their patients”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, remembered Dr BC Roy. Speaking about doctors in the backdrop of Doctors' Day, PM Modi said, "On July 1, we will celebrate National Doctors' Day. We must pay tribute to our doctors who ensured that India did not succumb to the challenges posed by Covid-19."