(a) the details of the research works undertaken by doctors in the All India
Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) during the last three years and the current year;
(b) the outcome of such research works;
(c) the difficulties, if any, being faced by the doctors in research work; and
(d) if so, the corrective measures taken/ to be taken proposed by the Government in this
regard?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) & (b) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi was established under
an Act of Parliament in 1956 as an institution of National Importance. The institute has
comprehensive facilities for teaching, research and patient care. Research is conducted in
many disciplines of medicine and allied sciences. In the field of medical research, AIIMS is
the acknowledged leader. The nature of research at the AIIMS is clinical as well as basic
research as applied to patient needs. The results of these research projects are being
published in Annual Report as well as in National and International journals. Even though
AIIMS is not a technological institution, it has many patents and products attributed to its
research workers. Indigenous, cheap and reliable diagnostic kits and new diagnostic techniques,
for diseases relevant to the patients have been designed by AIIMS researchers.
(c) No.
(d) Does not arise.