Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, Organises the Induction Programme (Deeksharambh 2026) for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students of the 2026 Batch.
Rufaida College of Nursing, School of Nursing Education & Research (SNER), Jamia Hamdard, organised the Induction Programme (Deeksharambh 2026) for first-year students of M.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) on October 29 and 30, 2026, at the Convention Centre, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.
The programme aimed to welcome newly admitted students, familiarise them with the institution’s values and academic environment, and prepare them for their journey in nursing education. A total of 187 students from the four programmes participated in the induction programme.
Dr. Ahmed Minhajuddin, Director (Administration), Alshifa Multispeciality Hospital, New Delhi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Prof. (Dr.) Mini George, Principal, College of Nursing, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, was the Guest of Honour.
The inaugural ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the Hamdard Tarana presented by student nurses. Prof. Veena Sharma, Dean and Principal, Rufaida College of Nursing, SNER, Jamia Hamdard, welcomed the new students and highlighted that nursing is a noble profession rooted in compassion, empathy, and service to humanity, reflecting the vision of the university’s founder, the late Janab Hakeem Abdul Hameed Saheb. She reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to providing a supportive academic environment through quality education, clinical training, research, and guidance from experienced faculty members. She encouraged students to maintain discipline, uphold professional ethics, develop critical thinking skills, and strive to become competent, confident, and compassionate nursing professionals.
In her address, Prof. (Dr.) Mini George described the induction programme as the beginning of a transformative journey that would shape students’ knowledge, character, and professional identity. She emphasized that nursing extends beyond clinical responsibilities to encompass patient education, advocacy, and family support. She urged students to focus on three essential pillars of professional development: building sound knowledge, striving for clinical excellence, and treating every patient with dignity and respect, irrespective of their background.
Dr. Ahmed Minhajuddin, the Chief Guest, emphasised the vital role of nurses in delivering quality, compassionate, and patient-centred healthcare. He highlighted the importance of holistic development, dedication, discipline, and determination, encouraging students to learn from setbacks and continuously improve their academic and clinical skills. He further stressed that true success in nursing lies in making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives and appreciated Prof. Veena Sharma and the faculty for their efforts in mentoring the student nurses towards their all-round development.
Prof. (Dr.) M. Z. Abdin, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard, extended his warm greetings and best wishes for the successful conduct of the Induction Programme 2026 and welcomed the incoming batch to the Hamdard Fraternity.
Ms. Jamal Fatima Hashmi, Assistant Professor, Rufaida College of Nursing, SNER, Jamia Hamdard, proposed the vote of thanks.
The programme concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.
