In a significant move towards bolstering healthcare infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to dedicate five new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) facilities today. The AIIMS campuses, located in Rajkot, Bathinda, Mangalagiri, Raebareli, and Kalyani, mark a substantial development push ahead of the impending Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
AIIMS Kalyani:
The AIIMS unit in Kalyani, West Bengal, occupies an expansive area exceeding 20,000 square meters. Commencing its academic session on September 4, 2019, with an initial batch of 50 MBBS students, the campus has encountered controversy for allegedly operating without proper environmental clearance, as reported by Hindustan Times.
AIIMS Raebareli:
The Raebareli AIIMS campus had its Outpatient Department (OPD) partially operational since August 10, 2018, as approved under the Phase-II of Pradhan Mantri Sawasthya Suraksha Yojana in 2009 during the Congress-led UPA government.
AIIMS Mangalagiri:
Initiating its OPD facility on March 12, 2019, the Mangalagiri AIIMS campus in Andhra Pradesh commenced academic sessions from a newly constructed temporary campus at Vijayawada’s Government Siddhartha Medical College in 2018.
AIIMS Rajkot:
With the first academic batch commencing in 2020, the AIIMS Rajkot website highlights the institution’s commitment to medical education. PM Modi is set to address a rally at the Race Course ground in Rajkot after inaugurating the AIIMS facility.
AIIMS Bathinda:
Situated in Bathinda, Punjab, the AIIMS facility boasts 39 functional departments, reflecting a comprehensive approach to medical services and education.
The Prime Minister’s dedication of these AIIMS campuses underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality across different regions of the country.