PM Modi to inaugurate 6-storey AIIMS Bhopal extension building on October 29

Published On 2024-10-29 04:45 GMT | Update On 2024-10-29 05:35 GMT

Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate the six-storey new extension building of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal and launch its drone service facility on Tuesday, an official said on Monday.

The AIIMS extension "Kautilya Bhavan" is a modern six-storey building covering an area of 11,900 square metres, with a project cost of Rs 64.44 crore.

According to the PTI report, the new facility will facilitate further advancements in medical education, research and clinical services, AIIMS Executive Director and CEO Prof Ajai Singh said.

"The construction of Kautilya Bhavan is the result of our continuous efforts aimed at not only improving the quality of healthcare services but also enhancing access to regional health services. This building reflects our commitment to providing quality and affordable healthcare to all," he said.

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During the inauguration, an advanced drone service will also be launched, enabling safe and efficient transport of essential medical supplies.

The service will initially connect AIIMS Bhopal with the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Goharganj, Raisen district, covering a distance of 30 km in just 20 minutes, compared to the two-hour travel time by road, the official said.

"We could not have achieved this ambitious project without the cooperation of the Ministry of Health. Their assistance has enabled us to develop new facilities in AIIMS Bhopal," Singh said, news agency PTI reported.

The inauguration of these two key facilities is part of several initiatives by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, all to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on Tuesday.

The event will also be attended by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state minister (independent charge) Krishna Gour, Bhopal MP Alok Sharma, AIIMS Bhopal president Dr Sunil Malik and other dignitaries, the official added.

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PM Modi to inaugurate 6-storey AIIMS Bhopal extension building on October 29

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