Aligarh Muslim University: Education Minister Inaugurates JNMC Examination Centre

The Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' recently inaugurated the examination centre of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) through a video conferencing platform. The examination centre has been built on a government grant of Rs 2 crore.

During the inauguration ceremony, Mr Pokhrial highlighted the important role of AMU in the freedom struggle and the sense of patriotism it has till date.

“The academic excellence of AMU makes it an invaluable national asset and the Medical College beacons a new ray of hope at a time when the country is plagued by the pandemic,” said Mr Pokhrial, Union Education Minister

"With the inaugural of the Exam Centre, JNMC's long-standing problem has been resolved and I am sure that the medical students of this institute will reach skies and make the Nation proud," he further said.

The minister also praised Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, founder of the Aligarh Muslim University who was a strong votary of Hindu-Muslim unity and propagated unity and diversity all through his life.

On the other hand, AMU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tariq Mansoor emphasised the emergence of JNMC as the frontline hospital in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak with a high recovery rate of COVID-19 patients and for providing medical care to the entire western Uttar Pradesh.

"JNMC Virology Lab has tested over 75,000 samples to detect Covid19 infection and there is a facility of a 100-bed isolation ward and a dedicated operation theatre, labor room and the Dialysis Unit for the Covid19 patients. JNMC has also established a Plasma Therapy Bank,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

At the end of the inaugural ceremony, AMU Registrar, Mr Abdul Hamid (IPS) extending the vote of thanks formed the Education Minister of the various ongoing activities to mark the centenary year celebrations and thanked him for sharing his precious time for the function.

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