President Pranab Mukherjee said present ratio of six doctors for a population of 10,000 in India is a big challenge for growing patient care demand. This must be enhanced by training and preparing more doctors and paramedics in order to serve the needy specially in rural areas. President was addressing 8th convocation of King Gorge Medical University in Lucknow today.

President emphasised the need of integration of AYUSH (Ayurveda Yoga Unani Siddh and Homeopathy) and capacity development of the traditional healthcare system. He said positive healthcare practices and local remedies need to be encouraged.