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President, National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India

Prof. (Dr.) Abhijat Sheth

Health is the biggest capital wealth, be it for an individual, a family or the community. The postgrads and scholars who will be receiving degrees
and gold medallions today are India’s investment capital for building a better future. Indeed, you are the elite, with the knowledge and skills needed
to spearhead improvements throughout India’s health system. You have been witness to the cutting-edge technology, and your years of concentrated
study has come to fruition. You now stand tall, well equipped to be called a master of your discipline. You are the pride of the nation and the present
and future of country’s healthcare system.
You withstood the waves of the pandemic like brave soldiers who know not when the enemy may strike. You have worked under extremely hard and
trying times, and yet, never flinched. On behalf of the family of National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, I salute you all.
I congratulate you, your parents, your families and your teachers on this proud milestone at which you stand. May God be with you as you work for
the well-being of the people. May you be blessed with the healing touch of the rishi-vaidyas and of the great legends who have made the profession of
medicine a noble and pious tradition. You must uphold its high ethics and practise wisdom. Medicine is as much an art as science, yet, even more so,
a service to humanity. Stay strong, and be humble, as you course through the journey of life holding the citadel of good health in your strong hands.

Prof. (Dr.) Abhijat Sheth