Every year, THSTI commemorates Dr M K Bhan’s anniversary on 9^th November by conducting “Dr M K Bhan Memorial Oration.”  This year, Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary Department of Health Research (DHR) and Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) delivered the “Dr M k Bhan Memorial Oration.” Dr. Bahl highlighted the excellent work done in India on Rotavirus Vaccine, Childhood Diarrhea and Kangaroo Mother Care which has significantly reduced neonatal mortality. Dr. Bahl also interacted with the faculty and scientists of THSTI. The program was in a hybrid mode, with many participants joining the event online.