Question : MODERNISATION OF AIIMS



(a) whether the Government has prepared a comprehensive plan to give modern touch of township to the existing premises of All India Institute of Medical Sciences , New Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of facilities to be provided under the proposed plan;

(d) the estimated amount likely to be incurred thereon; and

(e) the time by which it is likely to provide its services in the modern way to the public?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE ( SHRI. A. RAJA )

(a) to (c): The AIIMS is planning to upgrade their facilities and a detailed Master Plan has already been submitted to Delhi Urban Art Commission. The Master Plan includes expansion of housing facilities, expanded hostel facilities, new institutional buildings like Pay Wards, extended OPD, Digestion Centre, Renal Centre, Dental College, Captive Power Plan etc., extensive parking arrangements, boring of new tube wells, covering of nallah etc. The Project is expected to cost Rs.1300 crore and is planned to be implemented phasewise as part of vision 2025. The project has not been considered by the government yet. Its implementation will depend on due clearances and availability of funds.