The Rajkumari Amrit Kaur (RAK) College of Nursing, New Delhi, hosted its Graduation and Lamp Lighting Ceremony on 12th November 2025, honouring the accomplishments of the M.Sc. Nursing batch of 2022–2024 and the B.Sc. Nursing batch of 2020–2024.
Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivered the keynote address. The event also saw the presence of Dr. Achala, Additional Director General (Nursing), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), and Professor (Dr.) K. Ratnabali, Dean, Academic Affairs, University of Delhi.
Addressing the gathering, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, commended the pivotal role of nurses in India’s healthcare delivery system and their contribution to the nation’s progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). She urged the graduating students to uphold the core values of empathy, dedication, and ethical service, emphasizing that nurses form the backbone of the country’s public health response and are central to ensuring quality and accessible healthcare for all.
Highlighting the Ministry’s continued commitment to strengthening the nursing and midwifery workforce, the Health Secretary noted that the Government of India, through various initiatives, is focused on expanding training capacity, improving educational standards, and creating an enabling environment for nursing professionals to excel in leadership, research, and clinical roles.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Achala, ADG (Nursing), highlighted the significance of the Oath Ceremony, reminding the students of their sacred commitment to serve humanity with care and integrity.
Mrs. Sarita Shokandha, Academic In-Charge, administered the Nightingale Pledge, reaffirming the young nurses’ commitment to the values and ethics of the nursing profession. Degrees were conferred upon the graduates, and outstanding students were honoured for their academic excellence and achievements.
The ceremony concluded on a note of pride and joy as graduates, faculty, and families celebrated this significant milestone. It stood as a powerful reminder of the noble calling of nursing and marked the beginning of a new journey for these healthcare professionals, dedicated to compassion, competence, and service to humanity.