AIIMS redevelopment master plan submitted for Centre's approval

AIIMS Delhi director Randeep Guleria has confirmed that a master plan for the re-development of AIIMS has been sent for the Centre's approval.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi is all set to be revamped into a world-class institute. A master plan to re-develop this institute has been submitted to the Central government said the director of AIIMS Delhi Randeep Guleria on the occasion of 75th Independence Day.

"AIIMS master plan project which aims to re-develop our infrastructure in a holistic manner by consolidating patient care, teaching research and administration, outpatient services and residential facilities has been submitted to the government," he said, as reported by Economic Times.

"The project will result in the transformation of AIIMS New Delhi into a world-class medical university with the creation of fifty new operation theatres and over 3000 patient care beds, including 300 emergency beds," said Dr Randeep Guleria while addressing the AIIMS faculty, administrative staff and doctors.

More details of AIIMS Delhi redevelopment plan

The institute will get new research labs, clinical trial facilities, animal facilities, 4000 hostel units and 14000 parking spaces. 

He added that five different land parcels of Masjid Moth, Ansari Nagar West, Ansari Nagar East, and Trauma centre have also been amalgamated under a new category of Medical Education and Research University by the Delhi Development Authority which will give more flexibility to the campus.

"I am hopeful that on the 75th year of independence, AIIMS will enter a new era of holistic transformation where not only our physical infrastructure but also our digital backbone and assets will be built up to match the best in the world," he added.

As per sources, during the upcoming Chintan Shivir to be held on August 24 and 25, the experts and stakeholders are going to discuss standards of teaching, learning, research and service delivery for patients at AIIMS Delhi.

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