Governor participates in Doctor’s Day plantation drive at Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>GANGTOK,:</b><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif"> The Sikkim State branch of Indian Medical Association (IMA) celebrated National Doctor’s Day with a plantation programme at Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College in Gangtok today. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">Governor Om Prakash Mathur graced the occasion and participated in the plantation programme by planting Japanese Sakura Cherry sapling in the premises of college, informs a Lok Bhavan release.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">Addressing the gathering, the Governor extended his warm greetings and convey his best wishes. He said, “Doctors are the true guardians of humanity, dedicating their lives to healing, serving, bringing hope to every patient and continue to safeguard the health and well-being of millions across the country.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">The Governor stated that the establishment of Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College as a historic milestone for the State and expressed remarked that the college will not only strengthen healthcare and medical education in Sikkim but will also serve the healthcare needs of the region in the years to come.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">Appreciating the IMA Sikkim State Branch for organising plantation drive on the occasion of Doctor's Day and said, "Tree plantation on Doctor's Day extends far beyond symbolism, it represents a powerful prescription for planetary and human health. As we honour healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to healing, we must recognize that trees serve as nature's doctors, providing essential health benefits to everyone."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">The programme was attended by area MLA Kala Rai, Department of AYUSH advisor, Health department chairman Phurba Rinzing Sherpa, STNM Hospital medical superintendent, members of the IMA Sikkim branch, doctors and other guests.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">On the occasion, the Governor also paid floral tributes to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, on whose birthday the National Doctors' Day is celebrated annually on July 1.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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