Nadda directs authorities to complete AIIMS Awantipora construction by March 2027
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda reviewed the progress of the institute's infrastructure and operationalisation during a visit to Srinagar.
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda directed authorities on Thursday to finish the remaining construction works of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora, by March 2027. According to The Tribune, Nadda arrived in Srinagar to review the progress of the institute's construction and operationalisation.
The Union Minister assessed the status of infrastructure development, the procurement of medical equipment and furniture, and the recruitment of faculty and other personnel. Nadda emphasised that AIIMS Awantipora is a priority project and instructed agencies to maintain momentum to meet the March 2027 deadline.
Officials stated that OPD services at the institute are targeted to commence before December this year. IPD services are proposed to begin in July 2027, depending on the completion of infrastructure and operational arrangements. Academic activities, including MBBS classes, are proposed for the 2027–28 session starting between June and July 2027.
Nadda directed HLL Infratech Services Ltd. (HITES) and the AIIMS Awantipora Executive Director to coordinate closely to expedite the procurement of medical equipment, laboratory equipment, and furniture. He stressed that all essential procurements for OPD services must be completed on priority.
Officials said approval has been conveyed for the procurement of 180 medical equipment items worth Rs 59.41 crore, with Notices of Awards issued for 140 items. The Ministry has also approved the engagement of 652 essential manpower positions, including 150 security personnel, to operationalise the OPD and related services.