Hindu, India
Oct 8 2005
Shekhawat conferred with honorary degree
Special Correspondent
NEW DELHI: Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was on Friday
conferred with a honorary degree of Doctor of Medicine by the Yerewan
State Medical University at Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.
Mr. Shekhawat is the first Indian to receive this Armenian honour.
The degree along with a gold medallion was presented to Mr. Shekhawat
at a special convocation that coincided with the diamond jubilee of
the university, according to reports received here.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President said that improving the
quality of education and providing effective healthcare were the two
primary means to achieve the objectives of human development and
happiness.
He said the challenge to build an affordable public health system was
very formidable and demanded an innovative approach.
Earlier, Mr. Shekhawat held talks with the Prime Minister of Armenia,
Andranik Margarian. He also visited the Holy Echmiadzin Church.