Section 5 in Atal Medical and Research University, Himachal Pradesh Act, 2017
5. Objects of the University.
- The objects of the University shall be,-(a)to establish uniformity in standards of education in all faculties of Health Sciences including the Modern System of Medicine, Dental Medicine and surgery, Indian Systems of Medicine, Homeopathy and various paramedical and para dental disciplines such as Nursing, Medical laboratory technology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Speech therapy, with a view to enhance the quality of such education and consistently aiming to modernize, improve and achieve the highest standards of academic excellence at all levels;(b)to promote and carryout research in various disciplines of Health Sciences with special focus on the social and economic relevance of such research, and with emphasis on occupational and environmental health issues affecting the people;(c)to establish and develop study centres integrating all disciplines relevant to health sciences especially those which are not presently included in the syllabi and curricula of under graduate and post graduate medical courses. These shall include, but not to be restricted to, population sciences, health systems and health services, management, human resource development, educational technology, bio-informatics and telematics and continuing education in Health Sciences;(D)To Promote The Development And Use Of Information Technology As A Part Of Technological Infrastructure With A View To Provide Attractive And Innovative Facilities For Studies In Various Modalities Of Information Technology Including Telecommunications And Access To Internet, Libnet, Medlars And Other Networks;(e)to enhance computer literacy amongst the health professionals, faculty and students; and(f)to attain the highest standards of academic excellence by providing the necessary physical infrastructure and creating an intellectual environment conducive to free flow of ideas and meaningful exchange of information.
