Parliament Question: Status of AIIMS Project

**Executive Summary** The document is an answer to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha regarding the status of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) projects, answering a request to state the current operational status of all AIIMS institutions in the country announced since 2015. It provides details on the establishment of 15 AIIMS under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) and refers to Annexure-A for the current operational status and details of faculty and bed strength. The answer was provided on February 13, 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** * **AIIMS Establishment under PMSSY:** * 15 AIIMS have been approved in various States/UTs in the country since 2015 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). * **Operational Status and Details:** * The current operational status and details of faculty and bed strength for these AIIMS are provided in Annexure-A. * **Factors Affecting Project Completion:** * The completion of projects depends on various factors including the transfer of encumbrance-free land by the State Government, regulatory clearances, and site-specific issues. * **Details in Annexure-A** * **State/UT:** Lists each State/UT where an AIIMS has been approved. * **Location of AIIMS:** Provides the specific location of each AIIMS. * **Status:** Indicates the current status of each AIIMS (Functional, Under Construction, or Pre-Investment work in progress). * **Sanctioned Bed Strength:** States the number of sanctioned beds for each AIIMS. * **Faculty Position:** Provides the number of Sanctioned, Filled, and Vacant faculty positions for each AIIMS. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare** * **Impact:** Required to track and oversee the progress of the AIIMS projects. * **Action Required:** Continue monitoring project completion and addressing factors causing delays, such as land transfer and regulatory clearances. **Stakeholder: State Governments** * **Impact:** Responsible for providing encumbrance-free land and ensuring regulatory clearances for the AIIMS projects. * **Action Required:** Expedite the transfer of land and facilitate regulatory approvals to ensure timely project completion. **Stakeholder: AIIMS Institutions** * **Impact:** AIIMS need to manage operational status, including faculty and bed strength. * **Action Required:** Achieve operational status as planned. **Stakeholder: Citizens/Beneficiaries** * **Impact:** Directly benefit from the establishment of new AIIMS through access to improved healthcare services. * **Action Required:** Await operational updates.

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