President Murmu Releases ₹75 Coin on Armed Forces Medical College

The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released a ₹75 commemorative coin, a special cover, and a postage stamp to mark the Platinum Jubilee of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, while conferring the President's Colour upon AFMC on December 1, 2023. The Hon'ble President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

The spectacular event took place at the Capt. Devashish Sharma Kirti Chakra Parade Ground at AFMC. A significant feature of the ceremonial parade was the female medical officers leading four contingents of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) personnel serving in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, exemplifying women's empowerment in the AFMS.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that AFMC has earned an exceptional reputation as an institution of the highest calibre in medical education. She noted that its graduates have brought great pride to the nation through their dedicated service during wars, counter-insurgency operations, natural disasters, and pandemics, both within India and across international borders.

The President expressed her appreciation for the many women cadets who have graduated from AFMC and gone on to make remarkable contributions to the Armed Forces Medical Services, often holding distinguished positions. She said she is confident that their accomplishments will inspire more women to pursue careers in the armed forces.

Highlighting the rapid advancements in medical science, the President said that technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, precision medicine, 3D printing, and telemedicine are transforming healthcare. She emphasized that the Armed Forces Medical Services play a crucial role in ensuring that soldiers remain in optimal health and battle-ready at all times. Therefore, it is essential that medical care across all three services remains of the highest standard. She urged AFMC to continue prioritizing research and to adopt cutting-edge technologies in their work. She expressed confidence that the AFMC team will continue to uphold excellence in all their endeavours.

This release marks the 16th commemorative coin for the year 2023. The bookings are expected to open soon on the India Government Mint's website and will be updated in the current and upcoming bookings section.

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