Question : Policies on AIIMS

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government proposes to establish an umbrella organization for framing common policies for Governing All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the country, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether Government proposes to draft amendments in existing AIIMS Act, Rules and Regulations;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government has any plan to Constitute New Governing Council for AIIMS, if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)
(a) to (d): A Committee was constituted by the Ministry to examine and suggest suitable governing structure for the AIIMS. The committee has suggested an umbrella structure for AIIMS in the form of a council which may consider major common policy matters.
The report of the above committee is under consideration.
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