To celebrate the National Doctors’ Day that falls on July 1, a special guest lecture

on diabetes was held on Wednesday at J.J. College of Arts and Science, Pudukkottai and

was organized by the Wilmut Club of PG and Research Department of Biotechnology of

the college. As the day marks the birth anniversary of renowned physician and former

West Bengal Chief Minister Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, the legendary figure was

remembered and tributes were paid to him during the event.

The celebrations were aimed at recognizing the efforts of all doctors and healthcare

workers for their services rendered during hard times. The guest lecture was given by

Dr. D. Venkatesh, a renowned physician and Assistant Professor, from the Government

Medical College, Thanjavur, on Diabetes. Apart from educating the science behind the

disease, he urged the students to leave behind the sedentary lifestyle and get indulged in

many physical activities to get rid of obesity which is one of the root cause of diabetes.

Students of the department exhibited their talents by participating in a painting competition

and the winners were awarded by prizes by Dr. D. Venkatesh.

Earlier during the inauguration, Dr. G. Manigandan, Assistant Professor and Head

of the Department, urged the students, research scholars and faculty members to come with

innovative and novel ideas to curb the disease.