NEW DELHI, MARCH 5: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday presented awards to 26 young medical professionals from across the country for their outstanding contributions in various medical specialities, including Oncology, Paediatrics, Endocrinology, Orthopaedics and Emergency Medicine.
The awards were presented during a medical conclave organised by a media house to recognise promising doctors who are at the early stage of their professional careers.
Complimenting the organisers for honouring young professionals, Dr. Jitendra Singh said recognising doctors at the beginning of their careers provides both encouragement and motivation to continue striving for excellence. He noted that such recognition at an early stage often proves more meaningful than awards received later in life.
The Minister emphasised that encouraging young doctors is essential for strengthening the future of healthcare services in the country. He said that early recognition motivates medical professionals to continuously upgrade their skills and adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of modern medicine.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jitendra Singh expressed satisfaction that the awards focused on emerging talent rather than only honouring senior professionals at the end of their careers. According to him, acknowledging young achievers boosts their confidence and inspires them to contribute to society with greater dedication.
Speaking about developments in healthcare, the Minister said that the medical sector is undergoing a major transformation with the integration of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence. While technology has significantly improved diagnosis and treatment methods, he stressed that the role of doctors remains irreplaceable as clinical experience and intuition continue to play a vital role in patient care.
Drawing from his observations of the evolution of medical education over the decades, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that earlier medical training often focused on studying specific diseases in depth to understand broader medical concepts. Today, however, the field has expanded considerably with multiple specialisations and innovative treatment approaches.
He observed that the combination of emerging diseases, technological progress and changing healthcare needs has made modern medicine more complex than ever. In such a scenario, he advised young doctors to specialise in particular fields and keep updating their knowledge regularly.
Referring to the post-COVID healthcare environment, the Minister said that both communicable and lifestyle diseases continue to pose serious challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. This, he added, makes specialised expertise and continuous learning even more important for medical professionals.
Expressing confidence in the young awardees, Dr. Jitendra Singh said many of them are likely to achieve significant milestones in their careers and may one day return to receive lifetime achievement honours for their contributions to the medical profession.
