Vice-President Radhakrishnan Calls for Greater Investment in Medical Research and Innovation

Addressing the Ruby Jubilee celebrations of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Radhakrishnan highlighted how emerging technologies can transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes.

He also urged doctors to take a leading role in combating drug abuse and contribute to efforts to build a drug-free society.

Technology Must Serve Humanity

The Vice-President emphasised that advances in medical science and technology should be guided by compassion and a commitment to improving people's lives.

His remarks underscored the importance of strengthening research and innovation to respond to evolving healthcare needs while ensuring that human welfare remains central to medical practice.

Radhakrishnan also called on healthcare professionals to use their influence and expertise to raise awareness about substance abuse and support efforts to address the problem.

Two-Day Visit to Andhra Pradesh

Radhakrishnan began a two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh on Monday. According to an official statement, his itinerary includes visits to the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati and the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanur.

Before arriving in Vijayawada, he extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.

In a message posted on X, the Vice-President highlighted the enduring cultural and ethical significance of the Ramayana, composed by Maharishi Valmiki.

“The Ramayana, composed by the Adi Kavi Maharishi Valmiki, is an invaluable heritage of Indian culture and civilizational values. The ideals of truth, duty, sacrifice, compassion, and righteousness enshrined in it continue to guide humanity even today,” he wrote.

He added that Valmiki’s teachings continued to inspire the development of moral values and the building of a harmonious, sensitive and empowered society.

Vice-President Highlights Cooperative Federalism

Earlier on Monday, Radhakrishnan inaugurated a conference in Delhi on ‘Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspectives’, where he stressed the need to modernise India's legal framework in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

Emphasising the concept of ‘Team India’, he called for greater consultation, coordination and shared responsibility between the Centre and state governments.

He said political differences should not obstruct cooperation on issues affecting the larger public interest.

Radhakrishnan also highlighted the importance of both cooperative and competitive federalism, stating that the country's development goals required coordinated efforts by governments at different levels.

He said the vision of ‘Team India’, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, called for constructive engagement and collective responsibility between the Centre and the states.