Shimla, Jun 3 (UNI) President, Pranab Mukherjee attended the golden jubilee convocation of Indira Gandhi Medical College here today urging the commissioned doctors to work for achieving the rural service dream of Father of Nation Mahatma Gnadhi Speaking on the occasion, IGMC president said while entering in the new phase of life they should serve the rural people imparting their yeoman service to them. Therefore, doctors serving in rural areas is an important aspect which needs to be looked into collectively by both the Centre and state governments. Further, he said,'We require more nurses and para-medical staff to serve the huge population of our country.' He advised the students to remember what the Father of the Nation had said about being the change they wanted to see in the world. He also reiterated what Gandhiji had said about thinking about the welfare of the weakest and poorest person in order to arrive at correct decisions. He said doctors should remember that the skill and knowledge they have acquired over the years will help them overcome future hurdles. He urged them to have commitment and a sense of responsibility towards the society and the country. The IGMC President said in the country the healthcare system faces a number of challenges. There is an urgent need to expand physical infrastructure in the health sector in order to ensure equitable and quality health care services to all. Nearly 75 per cent of India’s population resides in rural areas. Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Virbhadra Singh, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. President is on five day state tour would interact with local people and member of state cabinet on June 5. UNI ML SW AS1543