The Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (CPRS), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) received the “Best Physiotherapy college: North Zone and Best College for Campus Placement” awards at the 60th International Annual Conference of The Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) held on 11th-12th February, 2023 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The centralized theme of the conference was “Workout for fit India”.
Dr. Zubia Veqar, Associate Professor, CPRS, JMI gratifyingly received the awards on behalf of the centre and JMI. Dr. Zubia Veqar who is also the General Secretary for IAP Delhi branch was awarded with the highest IAP fellowship award for her professional and meritorious work in the field. This fellowship award is given annually to the professionals in the physiotherapy field by IAP for overall academic and research expertise based on rigorous analysis.
Dr. Veqar added glory to the Centre and JMI with her professional excellence. Furthermore, the IAP Delhi state was awarded with best state for its remarkable efforts in the upliftment of the profession through various clinical, academic and research based events at a gross scale.
The conference commenced with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s addressal in the presence of Shri Bhupendera Rajnikant Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of the the state of Gujrat, Shri Jagdish Vishwakarma (MOS), Prof Emma Stokes, President, World Physiotherapy and Dr Johnathan Kruger, CEO, World Physiotherapy.
The Hon’ble Prime Minister acknowledged the importance of physiotherapists as providers of solace, symbol of hope, resilience and recovery. A physiotherapist, he said, not only treats physical injury but gives the patient courage to deal with the psychological challenges.
The conference was attended by various National and International dignitaries who shared their valuable knowledge on various topics of interests like scientific exploration of the traditional Indian exercise regime towards community health and fitness.
