Sajid Raina
Srinagar, Apr 04 : The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that two All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are under development in Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). AIIMS Vijaypur in Jammu has recorded a patient footfall of 161,461, while AIIMS Awantipora in Kashmir remains under construction.
The ministry, as reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said AIIMS Vijaypur has been allocated Rs 1,963.54 crore, and AIIMS Awantipora has received Rs 2,160.84 crore. The completion of these projects depends on factors such as the transfer of encumbrance-free land by the state government, regulatory approvals, and site-specific conditions.
In response to a parliamentary question, the government provided data on patient footfall at AIIMS Delhi from various states and union territories. The data shows that 61,033 outpatients and 7,882 inpatients from Jammu and Kashmir visited AIIMS Delhi in the last six years. Patients from Ladakh accounted for 5,866 outpatient visits and 1,623 inpatient admissions during the same period.
AIIMS Delhi has facilities for patients and attendants, including Vishram Sadans, which has over 1,500 beds. Other amenities include clean drinking water, mobile charging stations, cafeteria services, and rest areas.
Initiatives such as the Online Registration System (ORS), Smart Lab Facility, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, e-shuttle services, and ramps for accessibility have been introduced to assist patients, the ministry said—(KNO)
